Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)
Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) 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 T590 (20N4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

solid performance

good security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

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 T590 (20N4) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.75 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminium alloy, carbon fibre hybrid
Colour Black Black weave
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features - Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
RAM 0 GB 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory - 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Controller - Qualcomm Snapdragon X55 - M.2 Card
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
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 (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T590 (20N4) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y5)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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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