Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful professional graphics

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

expandable memory options

heavier than competitors

expensive base model

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

robust build quality

high-resolution display

excellent keyboard feel

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2.87 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminium alloy, carbon fibre hybrid
Colour Black Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 Intel WM590
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots 2 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Intel I225-V -
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Slots 3 x M.2 Card (2 free) 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
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 Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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