Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
15.6" - IPS
Resolution
1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
CPU
Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
RAM
16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Core Qty
8-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
Battery Capacity
80 Wh

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW) Review

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robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

advanced security features

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Total Rating

86 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9880H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core
Cache 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel CM246
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 80 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied cable)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme (2nd Gen) (20QW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension cable
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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
Compliant Standards RoHS
SAR Value 0.546 W/kg (body), 0.546 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver

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