ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS A509JA (EJ079T)
ASUS A509JA (EJ079T)

Our Rating: 72 %

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

responsive touchpad

crisp full hd display

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average battery life

modest graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavy chassis

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, aluminium alloy
Colour Transparent silver Black weave
DISPLAY ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, HDR (high dynamic range), 178° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 1065G7 / 1.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Plus Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower 3-magnet speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A509JA (EJ079T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.13 W/kg (body), 0.13 W/kg (limb) 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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