Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM). 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 X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavy chassis

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient ryzen performance

solid build quality

comfortable keyboard layout

reasonable price point

adequate battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

no thunderbolt support

average graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 32.157 cm x 21.159 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, aluminium alloy Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black weave Graphite grey | Platinum grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, HDR (high dynamic range), 178° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 4300U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features 3-magnet speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 44.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.6 hours Up to 11.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14ARE05 (81YM)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb) 1.27 W/kg (body), 1.27 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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