ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) 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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful graphics performance

4K UHD main display

high-quality build

fast processor

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive

noisy under load.

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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.4 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Celestial blue Black paint
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED - IPS 16" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes -
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Technology 8-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 71 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Type Keyboard, stylus, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
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 ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581GV (H2001T) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, carrying case, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - 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
SAR Value 0.472 W/kg (body), 0.472 W/kg (limb) -
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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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