Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN). 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 4 (20Y6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful processor performance

robust build quality

excellent 4k display

ample connectivity options

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

efficient amd processor

solid build quality

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

decent battery life

average display quality

limited port selection

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.77 cm 35.667 cm x 23.313 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.81 kg 1.66 kg
Case Material Carbon fibre hybrid (top), aluminium alloy (bottom) Aluminium (top), polycarbonate ABS (bottom)
Colour Black paint Abyss blue | Graphite grey
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2400 (WQUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Low Blue Light technology, 170° viewing angle, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, DC dimming
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11850H / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 8 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 -
Features Integrated memory controller Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 70 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.8 hours Up to 17 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt, 20 V 65 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
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 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 (20Y6) Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15ALC05 (82LN)
Included Accessories Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter Wall mount power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password Administrator password, hard drive password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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