ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1500CKA
ASUS
14 Overall Score
vs
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
Lenovo
71 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1500CKA
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
82 out of 100 high confidence 103 reviews
The ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 12 is widely praised for its lightweight design, solid build, and excellent keyboard, making it a favorite among professionals and frequent travelers. Many users highlight its fast performance and good battery life, though some report hardware issues like touchpad failures, power-on problems, and occasional sluggishness. Customer service experiences are mixed, with a few citing poor support for defects. Overall, it is seen as a reliable, premium ultrabook with minor drawbacks in screen resolution and heat management.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Excellent keyboard
- Fast performance
- Good battery life
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Touchpad issues
- Power-on problems
- Customer service difficulties
- Screen resolution could be better
- Runs warm under load
Build quality 25
Keyboard 18
Battery life 15
Performance 20
Portability 22
Touchpad issues 5
Scores
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Gaming
Specifications
| ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1500CKA | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Celeron N4500 | Intel Core Ultra 7 155U★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 2 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 1.1 GHz | 1.7 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | 4 MB | 12 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Graphics★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | — | integrated★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | eMMC | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 14" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 1920 px |
| Panel | — | IPS★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 220 nits | 400 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | — | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.81 kg | 1.07 kg★ |
| Battery | 42 Wh | 57 Wh★ |
| OS | ChromeOS | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS Chromebook 15.6" CX1500CKA
- Below average storage (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average screen (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average ram (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US Black 2024
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong port selection (79th percentile)
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon 14" 21KC00A8US
Scores 71 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 27 specs.
