Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)

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Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) and Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130). 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.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.87 cm 37.56 cm x 25.34 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1366 x 768 (HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% -
Features Anti-reflective, capacitive touch screen, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8850H / 2.6 GHz AMD A4 9125 / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 2.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 9 MB 1 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 4 GB (1 x 4 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 1866 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung 500 GB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon R3
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card M.2 Card
Network Interface - 10/100 Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 30 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.9 hours Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 45 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Interfaces 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
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Lenovo Companion, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo App Explorer, Lenovo Vantage
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (20MG) Lenovo IdeaPad 130-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad 130)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS
SAR Value 0.193 W/kg (body), 0.193 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number - 15AST 81H5
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