ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6). 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.

ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

lightweight and portable

vivid display quality

fast SSD storage

competitive price point

average battery life

no Thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

ample connectivity options

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 1.65 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre hybrid (top), aluminium alloy (bottom)
Colour Quiet blue Black paint
DISPLAY ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% Adobe RGB
Colour Support 1.07 billion colours -
Features Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Intel WM590
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 63 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 12.8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 19 V 170 Watt, 20 V
INPUT ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS IceCool Plus Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution) RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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