In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 30.59 cm x 21.382 cm x 1.36 cm | 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.87 cm |
| Weight | 1.14 kg | 1.8 kg |
| Case Material | Aluminum | Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
| Colour | Platinum silver | Black |
| DISPLAY | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 13.3" - IPS | 15.6" - IPS |
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| Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 300 cd/m² | 400 cd/m² |
| Colour Gamut | - | 100% |
| Features | Anti-glare | Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision |
| PROCESSOR | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 2500U / 2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 3.6 GHz | 4.3 GHz |
| Number of Cores | Quad-Core | 6-core |
| Cache | 4 MB | 9 MB |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | - | Mobile Intel CM246 |
| Features | Integrated memory controller | Integrated memory controller |
| MEMORY | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| RAM | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | - | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2133 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2133 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | - | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | - | 2 |
| Empty Slots | - | 0 |
| STORAGE | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung |
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| AUDIO & VIDEO | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | - | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | AMD Radeon Vega 8 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Video Memory | - | 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - 720p |
| Resolution | 1 Megapixel | - |
| Camera Features | - | IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy |
| Sound | Speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Codec | - | Realtek ALC3286 |
| Compliant Standards | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos |
| Audio Features | JBL | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 |
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| Wireless Controller | Qualcomm 435-AC - M.2 Card | Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card |
| Features | - | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) |
| BATTERY | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 48 Wh | 80 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 14.9 hours |
| AC ADAPTER | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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| Output | 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V | 135 Watt, 20 V |
| INPUT | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Multi-touch touchpad | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Interfaces | USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2a, VGA, HDMI) (Power Delivery) Headphone/microphone combo jack |
USB 3.1 Gen 1 USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Lenovo Ethernet extension connector |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) |
| SOFTWARE | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | Lenovo IdeaPad 720S-13ARR (Lenovo IdeaPad 720S) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) |
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| Included Accessories | USB-C power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | Fingerprint reader | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
| Security Slot Type | - | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password | Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested |
| Compliant Standards | RoHS | RoHS |
| SAR Value | - | 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) |
| ENERGY STAR Certified | Yes | Yes |
| Model Number | 13ARR 81BR | - |
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