Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF)

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF). 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 X13 Gen 1 (20UF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no dedicated GPU

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm 31.19 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight - 1.29 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Glass-fibre, magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen - Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
CPU No CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
Cache - L3 - 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
RAM - 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Graphics Processor (GPU) - AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Compliant Standards - DASH
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.9 hours Up to 13.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output - 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MF) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20UF)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) -
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%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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