ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL). 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 Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

decent battery life

fanless design, quiet operation

comes with windows 11

limited storage capacity

mediocre display quality

low processing power

minimal connectivity options

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) 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

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
71 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 27.9 cm x 19.1 cm x 1.69 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.05 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Plastic Carbon fibre hybrid (top), aluminium alloy (bottom)
Colour Grey (bottom), transparent silver (top), dreamy white (LCD cover) | Black (bottom), black (top), peacock blue (LCD cover) | Rose gold | White (bottom), rose pink (LCD cover), rose pink (top) | Dreamy white | Peacock blue Black weave
DISPLAY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
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 ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 178° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
CPU Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.8 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel WM490
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 64 GB eMMC 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 600 Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster 3-magnet speakers
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad 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 Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included ASUS Splendid, Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), McAfee, ICEsound, MyASUS, System Diagnosis, Battery Health Charging, AppDeals, Tru2Life -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS Vivobook Go 12 (E210MA) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
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 security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.112 W/kg (body), 0.112 W/kg (limb) 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb)
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number GJ003TS -
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