Zenbook Fold 17 is Asus’s first entry into the foldable laptop segment, and by the looks of it, it does seem like the best foldable yet. However, Thinkpad X1 Fold remains the first laptop to appear in the foldable segment.
So how do these two compare? Is Zenbook Fold 17 good enough to beat the first-ever full-screen foldable laptop, the “ThinkPad X1 Fold”?
Let’s find out!
Design
Overall the main design and concept of both these laptops are pretty much the same. Both Zenbook Fold 17 and ThinkPad X1 fold has breathtaking screens which are fully foldable. They also come with a wireless Bluetooth keyboard for even more convenience. Design-wise, ASUS Zenbook Fold 17 has a bit more premium look compared to ThinkPad X1. Because of its compact size, users can easily slide inside their backpacks just like any other book. The magnesium alloy chassis has a really nice black finish, along with a nice glossy ASUS branding on it.
ASUS did an excellent job by adding a curved OLED panel display for this laptop. This 17.3-inch OLED screen comes with a 2560×1920 resolution, which is a really great display with fluid color quality. If you are worried about the fold, then don’t worry; this display is very well-made. So the crease between the display is barely noticeable. Most importantly, based on your preference, this laptop can be used in many ways, such as desktop, reader, and tablet mode.
In comparison, Lenovo was the first to introduce the concept of a fully foldable display on laptops with their ThinkPad X1 Fold. It also has a magnesium alloy chassis, including a leather folio cover attached to it. The 16.3-inch OLED display of this laptop comes with 2560×2024 resolution and 600nits of brightness, which is capable of delivering crisp image quality. Also, because of the multi-link torque hinge design, the crease on display is really hard to notice. And Lastly, X1 Fold has its own kickstand to support the entire display. So at the end of the day, whether you choose to use it as a laptop, tablet, or tabletop, X1 Fold has all the flexibility for your comfort.
So design-wise, there is not much of a difference if we compare both these laptops straight ahead. But ASUS Zenbook Fold 17 definitely has the most premium aesthetic for sure when it comes to the look.
Specs
The Zenbook 17 Fold from ASUS comes with the latest 12th Gen Core-i7 Processor along with an Intel Iris Xe graphics chip and up to 32GB LPDDR5 RAM. Not only that, but it also comes with a 1TB PCIe SSD for high-speed data transmission. Additionally, The ASUS Zenbook Fold 17 has a 5 MP AI camera with IR function for advanced security and color sensor technology for a better experience.
On the other hand, the ThinkPad X1 fold also comes with pretty much the same internal specs. It has a 12th Gen i7 processor with Iris Xe graphics chip and up to 32GB of LPDDR5 Ram, including the same 1TB PCIe SSD as well. And if you are someone who loves to illustrate and take notes, then you will be glad to know that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold also comes with its own Precision Pen.
So, Zenbook Fold 17 vs ThinkPad X1 Fold: Which is Better?
Even though there are some noticeable gaps between the features of the ASUS Zenbook-17 Fold and Thinkpad X1 Fold, performance-wise, they both are on the same page.
“If you want the latest fullscreen foldable laptop with a premium aesthetic, then the Zenbook Fold 17 is what you should go for. And if you don’t care much about the looks but prefer a bright display with additional accessories, then the Thinkpad X1 Fold is definitely the right one for you.”
