Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) 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

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

vibrant oled display

compact lightweight design

powerful intel processor

solid build quality

fast ssd storage

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) and ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm 32.18 cm x 22.56 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.56 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Aluminum
Colour Deep black paint Inkwell grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:10
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, Pantone Validated, VESA DisplayHDR 500, 89% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, True Black
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 12-core 14-core
Cache 18 MB L3 - 24 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 5200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 6400 MHz 4800 MHz
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
Audio Features 360° far-field microphones Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE -
Controller FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 24.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V 100 Watt, 20 V, 5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
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 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) ASUS ZenBook 14X OLED (UX3404VC)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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, certificate based BIOS authentication ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 95% RH
Model Number - M3130W
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