Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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

Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

adequate processor performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard

decent audio quality

average battery life

dim display

limited storage capacity

no USB-C port

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
62 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black paint Granite black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8250U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 2400 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) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
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 HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD±RW
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
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 Fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 6 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
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 Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15IKB (81H7)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Method 2 RoHS
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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