Lenovo ThinkPad X250 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

compact and portable

good security features

average display quality

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

older processor model

ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact lightweight design

affordable price point

solid state drive included

decent processor performance

full hd display

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 32.2 cm x 21.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Screen Size (Type) 12.5" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (7th Gen) 7020U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz -
Number of Cores Dual-Core Dual-Core
Cache 3 MB 3 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 128 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 Intel HD Graphics 620
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Technology Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) - 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 in S mode 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS VivoBook 14 (X412UA)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested ASUS Battery Health charging technology
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 UL, BSMI, CB, CCC, FCC
SAR Value - 0.306 W/kg (body), 0.306 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - EK038T
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