Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go. 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

Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

long battery life

affordable price

efficient connectivity options

solid build quality

moderate performance

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

minimal graphics power

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) and Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery
83 % - Design
75 % - Display
45 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm 32.39 cm x 22.48 cm x 1.55 cm
Weight 1.88 kg 1.44 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) -
Colour Black paint Silver
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
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 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c+ Gen 3 (3rd Gen)
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR4X 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) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 128 GB SSD - eUFS
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Qualcomm Adreno 642L
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 -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 5G
Technology - 5G
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 42.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 20 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 170 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) 1 x SIM card (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-C
USB 2.0
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
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 Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Samsung Galaxy Book2 Go
Included Accessories Power adapter 45W USB-C power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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
Navigation Receiver - GPS/GLONASS/Galileo/BeiDou
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Method 2 IEC 61960
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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