ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) 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 ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

ample connectivity options

comfortable keyboard

reasonable price

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

limited graphics performance

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 ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.94 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.73 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, aluminium alloy
Colour Star black Black weave
DISPLAY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) 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 ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 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 ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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 1 1
STORAGE ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 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 ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Speaker, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower 3-magnet speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 135 Watt
INPUT ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
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 ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 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
Model Number EJ0042R -
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