Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. ASUS P15 (P1504FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and ASUS P15 (P1504FA). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

fast ssd performance

relatively high price

no dedicated gpu

limited port variety

average display brightness

ASUS P15 (P1504FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P15 (P1504FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

efficient battery life

adequate performance

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

minimal graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) and ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
65 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) vs. ASUS P15 (P1504FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Product Type Ultrabook Ultrabook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.35 cm x 21.71 cm x 1.595 cm 35.72 cm x 23.04 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.13 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Plastic
Colour Black Black (bottom), slate grey (LCD cover), gun grey (top)
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (6th Gen) 6300U / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 12 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1866 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 520 Intel UHD Graphics
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec CX11871 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0
USB 3.1 Gen 1/USB 3.0 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3) (Power Delivery/data/video)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (5th Gen) ASUS P15 (P1504FA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810G tested System password, ASUS Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.304 W/kg (body), 0.304 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - BQ1514R
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