Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T). 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 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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

compact and lightweight design

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful processor

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X250 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
85 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X250 vs. ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 30.48 cm x 20.83 cm x 2.03 cm 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.31 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic Metal
Colour Black Deep dive blue
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
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
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
CPU Intel Core i5 (5th Gen) 5300U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.9 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 3 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR3L SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 204-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 120 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics 5500 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - IR/RGB camera
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3232 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Wireless Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 70 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, ScreenPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Interfaces USB 3.0
VGA
Mini DisplayPort
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR)) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X250 ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001 -
SAR Value - 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
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