Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA). 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 11 (21HN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) 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

high price point

limited graphics performance

fewer ports available

average webcam quality

ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

decent battery life

solid build quality

good connectivity options

mediocre display resolution

limited storage capacity

average processor performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
74 % - Design
63 % - Display
62 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.12 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Plastic
Colour Deep black paint Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology Anti-glare, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 1365U / 1.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 7520U / 2.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 10-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type LPDDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 6400 MHz -
Rated Speed 6400 MHz -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 610M
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video System Features Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory) -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, hybrid FHD/IR camera Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by DTS; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.1, 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 - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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 Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
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 (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 11 Home Plus in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 (21HN) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504FA)
Included Accessories USB-C 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Model Number - NJ649W
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