Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 vs. Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 Pros
Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 is better than Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 supports a larger memory capacity than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020). It supports up to 64GB versus 32GB of system memory on the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020).
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 weighed 3.76 pounds, 9% lighter than the 4.1 pounds Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020).
Weight | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
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Pound | 3.76 lbs. | 4.1 lbs. |
Kilogram | 1.71 kg | 1.86 kg |
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) Pros
Reasons that Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i9-10980HK inside Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) has a 14% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-9880H inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2.
Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) supports a faster memory speed than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
Release Date | - | Announced on December 04, 2020 |
Exterior | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
Dimensions |
| 14.01 x 9.84 x 0.6 - 0.7 inches (356 x 250 x 15.9 - 17.9 mm) |
Weight |
| Starting at 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg) |
Colors | Black | Slate grey |
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Display | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
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Internal Specs | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory |
| 8GB 16GB 32GB 2933 MHz or 3200 MHz DDR4 Memory
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Storage |
| 512 GB 1TB 2TB M.2 2280 SSD
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Connectivity | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
Wi-Fi |
| Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, 802.11ax 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.1, M.2 Card |
Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth 5.1 |
Battery | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
Size |
| 71 WHr (Integrated 3-Cell Li-Polymer battery) Supports Rapid Charge Boost (get 2 hours of runtime with a 15-minute charge) |
Battery Life |
| Up to 5.8 hours Tested with MobileMark® 2018 |
Power Supply |
| 170W 230W Slim tip AC adapter. |
Software | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
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Built-in Apps | - | Lenovo Vantage Dolby Atmos® Speaker System Dolby Vision® McAfee® Antivirus |
Camera & Audio | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
Camera |
| Top-placed Built-in HD Webcam (720p) with Privacy Shutter |
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Misc | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | 1-year depot service |
Key Features | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) |
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Comparison Summary
Lenovo has released the ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-9880H with a boost clock speed up to 4.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 with 4GB GDDR5 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) was introduced by Lenovo about a year later in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i9-10980HK with a boost clock speed up to 5.30 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6 with Max-Q.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
Both Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) have the same 15.6-inch display size. In addition, The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 weighs 3.76 lbs. about 9% lighter than the 4.1 lbs. Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020). Moreover, measured at 14.24” x 9.67” x 0.72”, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 is slightly bulkier than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020) at 14.01” x 9.84” x 0.7”.
Moving over to upgradability, Lenovo claims that the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 2 supports up to 64GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For Lenovo Legion Slim 7i (15”, Intel, 2020), it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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