Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X). 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

ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

adequate connectivity options

compact design

average display quality

modest battery life

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
75 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) -
Colour Black paint Slate grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features - Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - VGA
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS P1511CEA (EJI5X)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) 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 System password, anti-shock hard drive
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return
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