Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) vs. ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB)

Our Rating: 85 %

ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) and ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS). 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 Gen 10 (21CB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

higher price point

limited port variety

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

decent battery life

solid build quality

average performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic display quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) and ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
42 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) vs. ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 36.02 cm x 23.64 cm x 1.81 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.57 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) -
Colour Deep black weave Star black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" OLED 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2880 x 1800 (2.8K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, anti-reflective, anti-smudge, 170° viewing angle, Eyesafe technology, HDR 500 True Black Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz -
Number of Cores 10-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
Platform Technology Intel Evo -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz -
Rated Speed 5200 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus, MIPI, Computer Vision -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Slots 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Personal (1 year subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CB) ASUS E510MA (EJ040WS)
Included Accessories USB-C slim power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0 Fanless, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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