Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE) Specifications, Tests and Review

Screen Size
16" - IPS
Resolution
2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
CPU
Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
RAM
16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Core Qty
14-core
Storage
512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
Battery Capacity
90 Wh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Product Type Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.95 cm x 25.38 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.88 kg
Case Material Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour Black paint
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10
Image Brightness 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° viewing angle, Low Blue Light technology, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core
Cache 24 MB
Features Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2
Empty Slots 1
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Camera Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Wireless NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Features Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Technology Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 170 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Express Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - German
Software Included Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 5 (21DE)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light Method 2
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 9
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site

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