Product comparison · 2 laptops

ASUS Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)

145specifications compared
33differ
112identical
46known for one product only

Key differences

Product type
- Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Laptop
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Ultrabook
Product colour
- Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:White
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Black
Display diagonal
- Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:33.8 cm (13.3")
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):35.6 cm (14")
Display resolution
- Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:1920 x 1080 pixels
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):2560 x 1440 pixels
Touchscreen
- Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Yes
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):No
HD type
- Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:Full HD
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):Quad HD
Processor model
- Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:i7-4500U
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):i7-4600U
Processor boost frequency
- Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop:3 GHz
- ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen):3.3 GHz

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Comparison of UX301LA-C4005P, ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)
191 specifications	A ASUS Zenbook UX301LA-C4005P Intel® Core™ i7 i7-4500U Laptop Model UX301LA-C4005P View product	B Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon (2nd Gen)View product
Design2 differ
Product typeDiffers	Laptop	Ultrabook
Product colourDiffers	White	Black
Form factor	Clamshell	Clamshell
Market positioningKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Premium
Housing materialKnown for one	Aluminium	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers	33.8 cm (13.3")	35.6 cm (14")
Display resolutionDiffers	1920 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels
TouchscreenDiffers	Yes	No
HD typeDiffers	Full HD	Quad HD
Panel typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	IPS
LED backlight	Yes	Yes
Native aspect ratio	16:9	16:9
Touchscreen typeKnown for one	Capacitive	Unknown — not stated by the source
Touch technologyKnown for one	Multi-touch	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor6 differ
Processor manufacturer	Intel	Intel
Processor family	Intel® Core™ i7	Intel® Core™ i7
Processor generation	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7	4th gen Intel® Core™ i7
Processor modelDiffers	i7-4500U	i7-4600U
Processor cores	2	2
Processor threads	4	4
Processor boost frequencyDiffers	3 GHz	3.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2.1 GHz
System bus rateKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	5 GT/s
Processor cache	4 MB	4 MB
Processor cache type	Smart Cache	Smart Cache
Processor socket	BGA 1168	BGA 1168
Processor lithography	22 nm	22 nm
Processor operating modes	64-bit	64-bit
Processor seriesDiffers	Intel Core i7-4500 Mobile series	Intel Core i7-4600 Mobile series
Processor codename	Haswell	Haswell
Bus type	DMI2	DMI2
FSB Parity	No	No
SteppingDiffers	C0	D0
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	15 W	15 W
Tjunction	100 °C	100 °C
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes	12	12
PCI Express configurationsDiffers	2x4	4x1, 2x4
PCI Express slots version	2.0	2.0
ECC supported by processor	No	No
Memoryidentical
Internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal memory type	DDR3-SDRAM	DDR3-SDRAM
Memory clock speed	1600 MHz	1600 MHz
Memory form factorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	On-board
Maximum internal memory	8 GB	8 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacity	256 GB	256 GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD
Number of SSDs installedDiffers	2	1
SSD capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Optical drive type	No	No
Card reader integratedDiffers	Yes	No
SSD interfaceKnown for one	SATA III	Unknown — not stated by the source
Compatible memory cardsKnown for one	SD	Unknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card	Yes	Yes
Discrete graphics cardKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	No
Discrete graphics card modelKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Not available
On-board graphics card family	Intel® HD Graphics	Intel® HD Graphics
On-board graphics card model	Intel® HD Graphics 4400	Intel® HD Graphics 4400
Maximum on-board graphics card memory	1.74 GB	1.74 GB
On-board graphics card base frequency	200 MHz	200 MHz
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)	1100 MHz	1100 MHz
On-board graphics card DirectX versionDiffers	12	11.2/12
On-board graphics card OpenGL versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	4.3
On-board graphics card ID	0xA16	0xA16
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffers	SonicMaster	Dolby Home Theater V4
Number of built-in speakersKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2
Built-in microphone	Yes	Yes
Speakers manufacturerKnown for one	Bang & Olufsen	Unknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera	Yes	Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.3 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for one	1280 x 720 pixels	Unknown — not stated by the source
Optical driveidentical
LightScribe	No	No
Network1 differ
Wi-Fi	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)	802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Ethernet LAN	No	No
BluetoothDiffers	No	Yes
Bluetooth version	4.0	4.0
Top Wi-Fi standardKnown for one	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Unknown — not stated by the source
Wi-Fi data rate (max)Known for one	300 Mbit/s	Unknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	2	2
eSATA/USB 2.0 ports quantity	0	0
eSATA/USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) ports quantity	0	0
eSATA ports quantity	0	0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports	0	0
HDMI ports quantityDiffers	0	1
DisplayPorts quantity	0	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	1	1
DVI port	No	No
VGA (D-Sub) ports quantity	0	0
Firewire (IEEE 1394) ports	0	0
Thunderbolt ports quantity	0	0
Headphone outputsDiffers	1	0
S/PDIF out port	No	No
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes	Yes
Microphone in	No	No
Docking connector	No	No
ExpressCard slot	No	No
CardBus PCMCIA slots quantity	0	0
CardBus PCMCIA slot type	No	No
SmartCard slot	No	No
Number of SATA III connectors	4	4
USB Sleep-and-ChargeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
USB Sleep-and-Charge portsKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1
Micro HDMI ports quantityKnown for one	1	Unknown — not stated by the source
Total number of SATA connectorsKnown for one	4	Unknown — not stated by the source
Keyboardidentical
Keyboard backlit	Yes	Yes
Numeric keypad	No	No
Windows keys	Yes	Yes
Pointing deviceKnown for one	Touchpad	Unknown — not stated by the source
Full-size keyboardKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffers	Windows 8 Pro	Windows 8.1 Pro
Operating system architecture	64-bit	64-bit
Processor special features6 differ
Intel® Wireless Display (Intel® WiDi)	Yes	Yes
CPU configuration (max)	1	1
Embedded options available	No	No
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology	Yes	Yes
Execute Disable Bit	Yes	Yes
Idle States	Yes	Yes
Intel 64	Yes	Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology	No	No
Intel Demand Based Switching	No	No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology	No	No
Intel Enhanced Halt State	Yes	Yes
Intel FDI Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access	No	No
Intel Flex Memory Access	No	No
Intel Identity Protection Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel ME Firmware Version	9.5	9.5
Intel Rapid Storage Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Secure Key Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Small Business Advantage (SBA) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Smart Connect Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel Smart Connect Technology version	1.00	1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.00
Intel TSX-NI	No	No
Intel TSX-NI version	0.00	0.00
Intel Trusted Execution TechnologyDiffers	No	Yes
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x)	Yes	Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d)Differs	No	Yes
Intel® AES New Instructions (Intel® AES-NI)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Anti-Theft Technology (Intel® AT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video HD Technology (Intel® CVT HD)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID)	No	No
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Hyper Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology)	Yes	Yes
Intel® Identity Protection Technology (Intel® IPT)	Yes	Yes
Intel® InTru™ 3D Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Insider™	Yes	Yes
Intel® Matrix Storage Technology (Intel® MST)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® My WiFi Technology (Intel® MWT)Differs	Yes	No
Intel® Quick Sync Video Technology	Yes	Yes
Intel® Secure Key	Yes	Yes
Intel® Small Business Advantage (Intel® SBA)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart CacheKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Smart Response TechnologyKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology	2.0	2.0
Processor ARK IDDiffers	75460	76616
Processor codeDiffers	SR16Z	SR1EA
Processor package size	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm	40 x 24 x 1.5 mm
Supported instruction sets	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2	AVX 2.0, SSE4.1, SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies	Yes	Yes
Conflict-Free processor	Yes	Yes
Battery1 differ
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Number of battery cellsDiffers	6	4
Battery capacityKnown for one	50.6 Wh	Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter power	65 W	65 W
DC-in jack	Yes	Yes
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one	50 - 60 Hz	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageKnown for one	100 - 240 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output currentKnown for one	3.42 A	Unknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one	19 V	Unknown — not stated by the source
Security1 differ
Cable lock slotDiffers	No	Yes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Kensington
Fingerprint readerKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Certificatesidentical
Compliance certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	RoHS
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	EPEAT Gold, ENERGY STAR
Weight & dimensions3 differ
WeightDiffers	1.4 kg	1.28 kg
WidthDiffers	325 mm	331 mm
DepthDiffers	226 mm	227.1 mm
Height (front)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	1.4 cm
Height (rear)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	2.01 cm
HeightKnown for one	15.5 mm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	Yes	Yes
Manual	Yes	Yes
Power cord includedKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Quick start guideKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Other features1 differ
Intel segment taggingDiffers	Enterprise	Enterprise, Small Business

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