Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T). 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 ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight - 2.57 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS, plastic
Colour Black Black, gun metal
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
RAM - 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) - NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Technology Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 66 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR III G531GW (AZ054T)
Included Accessories Power adapter 1080P webcam, power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested System password
Compliant Standards RoHS -
SAR Value 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
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