Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
92 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm 39.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 3 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) -
Colour Black paint Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration 3 ms response rate, 3 mm bezel, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 14-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 1 TB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface - Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Macro function, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 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
Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German Windows 11 Home
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Method 2 -
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
Limited warranty - 2 years
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