ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) vs Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
The Verdict
ASUS VivoBook S 15 excels with its stunning 15.6-inch OLED display featuring 2880 x 1620 resolution and 120Hz refresh rate, delivering superior visual quality for creative work and content consumption. Its Snapdragon X Elite processor, 16GB LPDDR5X RAM, and exceptional 18-hour battery life make it ideal for mobile professionals seeking all-day productivity without compromise. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 counters with premium build quality, lighter weight (1.12 kg), and dual Thunderbolt 3 ports for superior connectivity. However, its smaller 14-inch display, Intel 13th Gen processors, and shorter 10-15 hour battery life feel dated compared to Snapdragon X's efficiency. ThinkPad includes Windows 11 Pro and optional 32GB RAM, justifying its $1449 price, yet the ASUS offers better value and more modern architecture for general computing tasks. For most users, ASUS VivoBook S 15 provides superior performance, display quality, and battery efficiency at a lower price point.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) if…
- →Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- →All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
- →Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
Buy the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 if…
- →Incredibly light at 1.12 kg — ideal for travel
- →Optional 2.8K OLED display is stunning for media and creative work
- →Best-in-class ThinkPad keyboard with excellent key travel
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite)
Pros
- Excellent 3K 120Hz OLED display
- All-day battery life thanks to ARM efficiency
- Powerful 45 TOPS NPU for Copilot+ AI features
- Lightweight for a 15.6-inch laptop
- Fanless-quiet operation under typical loads
Cons
- ARM compatibility issues with some x86 apps
- No Thunderbolt support
- Soldered RAM not upgradeable
- No SD card reader
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11
Pros
- Incredibly light at 1.12 kg — ideal for travel
- Optional 2.8K OLED display is stunning for media and creative work
- Best-in-class ThinkPad keyboard with excellent key travel
- MIL-STD 810H tested for ruggedness and durability
- Good port selection includes USB-A, HDMI, and Thunderbolt 4
Cons
- OLED option significantly reduces battery life to around 10 hours
- 60Hz IPS panel feels behind the times
- Starting price of $1449 is expensive for the base config
- Soldered RAM limits upgradeability
- Integrated graphics only — not suitable for GPU-heavy workloads
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5507, Snapdragon X Elite) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home (ARM) | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.42 kg | 1.12 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 352.6 x 225.9 x 14.7 mm | 315.6 x 222.5 x 15.36 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 2 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 0 | 2 |
| Headphone Jack | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 18 hours | Up to 15 hours (IPS) / 10 hours (OLED) |
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 57 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6 inches | 14 inches |
| Type | OLED, 16:9 | OLED (IPS optional) |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz (90Hz OLED) |
| Brightness (nits) | 600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe | 512 GB / 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 16 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB / 32 GB LPDDR5x |
| Cores | 12 cores | 10-core (2P + 8E) / 14-core (6P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-78-100 | 13th Gen Intel Core i7-1365U / i7-1370P |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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