Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

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

Our Rating: 85 %

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH). 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

competitive price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) and Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, aluminium alloy Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black weave Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
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, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 8 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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
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 ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features 3-magnet speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-V
Features Dual stream (2x2) Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 46 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.6 hours Up to 12.25 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
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 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete 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-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 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 - battery - 1 year
Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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