Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X230
Lenovo ThinkPad X230

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). 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.

ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

vivid oled display

fast ssd storage

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

standard design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X230 and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X230 vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.5 cm x 20.65 cm x 2.66 cm 31.71 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.34 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, magnesium alloy Aluminum
Colour - Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Premium Glossy
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Core i5 (3rd Gen) 3320M / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.3 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 3 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel QM77 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, integrated memory controller, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
RAM 2 GB (1 x 2 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 1600 MHz / PC3-12800 -
Rated Speed 1600 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 320 GB HDD SATA 3Gb/s / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 4000 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, stereo microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3202 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel 82579LM -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Installed Qty 1 -
Max Supported Qty 2 -
Battery Capacity (Size) - 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Volume control, spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Slots 1 x ExpressCard/54 (1 free) -
Interfaces Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Mini DisplayPort
PoweredUSB 2.0
VGA
2 x USB 3.0
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Microsoft Windows 7 Professional 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X230 ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, Carry bag
Integrated Options ThinkLight -
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately), administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkVantage Active Protection System ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, GREENGUARD, Nordic Ecolabel RoHS, REACH
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - on-site
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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Model Number - LY134W
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