ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight build

decent battery life

solid basic performance

limited storage capacity

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processors

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

advanced security features

wide connectivity options

high price point

heavier than competitors

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.64 cm x 1.81 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.57 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Star black Black paint
DISPLAY ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 84% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Dual speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1 NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German
Software Included McAfee LiveSafe, Microsoft 365 Personal (1 year subscription), MyASUS Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS E510MA (EJ1104WS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Method 2
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 9
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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