Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US). 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 (20TL) Review

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

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port variety

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics capabilities

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced security features

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.74 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre hybrid (top), aluminium alloy (bottom) Glass-fibre, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black weave Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - 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 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 178° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel WM490 Mobile Intel WM490
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 128 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 3
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - SK Hynix
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3286 Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features 3-magnet speakers -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.6 hours Up to 16.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V 230 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 1 (20US)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader 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, self-healing BIOS Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS
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
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
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