ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

decent processor

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

basic audio quality

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) 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

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100%
Features Anti-glare Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM246
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card
Features Single stream (1x1) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 14.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X515FA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power 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 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - RoHS
SAR Value - 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 5.9 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Model Number EJ105W -
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