Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme G2 Laptop
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The 2nd generation ThinkPad X1 Extreme keeps the elegant and professional look of the first generation while adding an optional exposed carbon fiber weave finish. Equipped with the latest Intel Core H processors, the X1 Extreme G2 sports four display options, including an OLED 4K panel.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Fantastic performance for a 15-inch laptop
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent performance for creative work
Cons
- Not as powerful as other ThinkPads
What external reviewers found***
External score 86% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Excellent battery life
- Beautiful AMOLED display
- Comfortable keyboard
- Sleek design
- Powerful components
Cons
- Disappointing battery life
- Lackluster graphics performance
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- No Thunderbolt 3
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Specifications
| Non-touch | Touch | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3, 1x USB 3.1, 1x SD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wireless Connectivity | WiFi 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Construction | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Battery | Capacity | 80 Wh | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Camera | Front | HD + IR Camera with ThinkShutter | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Material | Carbon fibre | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Dimensions | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Depth | 245.7 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Height | 18.4 mm | 18.7 mm | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Size | Width | 361.8 mm | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Weight | Starting at 1.07 kg | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Display | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Brightness | 300 or 500 nits | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Diagonal | 15.6" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Display Type | OLED Touch, IPS AG | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Resolution | 4K or FHD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Function | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 MaxQ w/4GB GDDR5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| HDR | HDR or HDR 400 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Processor | 9th gen Intel H Core up to i9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Performance | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Capacity | Up to 64GB | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Memory | Type | DDR4 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Storage | Up to 4TB PCIe SSD | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Production | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Debut | Accelerate 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Made In | China | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 87%The ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 is the most powerful ThinkPad ever. It's a great laptop for any PC enthusiast or creative professional who demands the best performance. The AMOLED display is one of the best you'll find in a 15.6-inch laptop.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Beautiful AMOLED display
- Powerful components
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Disappointing battery life
- No Thunderbolt 3
pcmag[2]
Reviewer score 84%The ThinkPad X1 Extreme is a desirable laptop for creative pros. It's not quite the stunner that the ThinkPad Carbon is, however. It faces formidable competition from the refreshed XPS 15 and MacBook Pro. Still, except for its battery life, it's a couple to pick with my unit.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Sleek design
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Lackluster graphics performance
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
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References
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 Review: The fastest Thinkpad ever. [digitaltrends]. https://www.digitaltrends.com/laptop-reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-extreme-gen-2-review/. 2019-12-23. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/lenovo-thinkpad-x1-extreme-gen-2. 2019-11-26. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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