ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW). 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 TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

durable military-grade construction

backlit keyboard feature

decent audio quality

average battery life

heavyweight design

no thunderbolt support

standard display resolution

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Gold steel Black paint
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3550H / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache L3 - 4 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), DTS Headphone X, Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DT (AL375T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 MIL-STD-810G tested, ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value 0.1 W/kg (body), 0.1 W/kg (limb) 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
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