Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA). 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.

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 Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes multiple ports

average display quality

limited storage capacity

basic graphics card

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
73 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm 36.03 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.63 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Plastic
Colour Black paint Cool silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
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, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i3 N305
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.8 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
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 - UFS 2.1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice -
Audio Features - Output: Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
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 Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
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 Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
Slots 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
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
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 in S mode
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) ASUS Vivobook Go 15 (E1504GA)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Method 2 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland
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 - NJ084W
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