Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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 TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) -
Colour Black paint Graphite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
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 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features - Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
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) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
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 Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
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 Kensington nano 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
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
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Model Number - HX001W
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