Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 vs. ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Pros

Reasons that Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 is better than ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel.

Much faster CPU performance

Intel Core i9-11950H inside Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 has a 73% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-11370H inside ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 - Intel Core i9-11950H
8,450
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 - Intel Core i7-11850H
8,205
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 - Intel Core i7-11800H
7,908
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel - Intel Core i7-11370H
4,864
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel - Intel Core i5-11300H
4,441
Supports larger memory

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 supports a larger memory capacity than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel. It supports up to 64GB versus 16GB of system memory on the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel.

Max system memory size
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4
64 GB
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
16 GB
Upgradable memory

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 comes with two SODIMM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed. On the flip side, you can't upgrade RAM on the ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel since it has onboard memory.

MemoryLenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Slots
x2
Onboard
TypeDDR4DDR4

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel Pros

Reasons that ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel is better than Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4.

About 9% lighter

ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel weighed 3.64 pounds, 9% lighter than the 3.99 pounds Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4.

WeightLenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Pound
3.99 lbs.
3.64 lbs.
Kilogram
1.81 kg
1.65 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.

Memory type and speed
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 - DDR4
3,200 MHz
ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel - DDR4
3,200 MHz

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Price
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 16" 2K QHD (Intel Core i7-11800H, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Geforce RTX 3050 Ti) Business & Mobile Workstation Laptop, Backlit, FP, 3-Yr WRT, IST Cable, Win 11 Pro, Black
 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 16" 2K QHD (Intel Core i7-11800H, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, Geforce RTX 3050 Ti) Business & Mobile Workstation Laptop, Backlit, FP, 3-Yr WRT, IST Cable, Win 11 Pro, Black
By Lenovo
$1,799.99
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Intel i7-11850H, 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS 400nits, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Intel i7-11850H, 16" WQXGA (2560 x 1600) IPS 400nits, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro
By Lenovo
$1,397.00
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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Intel i7-11800H, 16.0" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS 600nits, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Win10Pro
 Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4 Intel i7-11800H, 16.0" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) IPS 600nits, 64GB RAM, 2TB SSD, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Win10Pro
By Lenovo
$1,350.00
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel Price
ASUS VivoBook 15 Business Laptop, 15.6” FHD Touchscreen Display, 12th Gen Intel 10-Core i7-1255U, 40GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Backlit KB, Webcam, Keypad, HDMI, WiFi 6, USB-C, SPS HDMI Cable, Win 11 Pro
 ASUS VivoBook 15 Business Laptop, 15.6” FHD Touchscreen Display, 12th Gen Intel 10-Core i7-1255U, 40GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, Backlit KB, Webcam, Keypad, HDMI, WiFi 6, USB-C, SPS HDMI Cable, Win 11 Pro
By ASUS
$719.00
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ASUS Vivobook 15 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Business Laptop[Windows 11 Pro], 12th Gen Intel 10-Core i7-1255U, 40GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Numpad, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5, Webcam, HDMI, w/Battery
 ASUS Vivobook 15 15.6" FHD Touchscreen Business Laptop[Windows 11 Pro], 12th Gen Intel 10-Core i7-1255U, 40GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Numpad, Wi-Fi 6, BT 5, Webcam, HDMI, w/Battery
By ASUS
$809.00
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ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 Laptop, 15.6” FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Quiet Blue, K6502ZC-DB74
 ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 Laptop, 15.6” FHD Display, Intel Core i7-12650H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 GPU, 16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Quiet Blue, K6502ZC-DB74
By ASUS
$1,499.99
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Specs Comparison

Availability

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Released20212021
Release Date
  • Announced on June 23, 2021 (MWC 2021).
  • Available starting August 2021.
Announced on September 02, 2021
PricingStarting at €2,099-
Applicable ModelsLenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4-

Exterior

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Dimensions
  • 14.15 x 9.99 x 0.70 inches (359.5 x 253.8 x 17.7 mm)
    Non-touch models.
  • 14.15 x 9.99 x 0.72 inches (359.5 x 253.8 x 18.2 mm)
    Touch models.
14.17 x 9.26 x 0.74 ~ 0.78” (349.8 x 235.3 x 18.9 ~ 19.9 mm)
Weight
  • 3.99 lbs (1.81 kg )
    Non-touch models.
  • 4.1 lbs (1.86 kg)
    Touch models.
3.64 lbs (1.65 kg)
Colors
Black
Quite Blue Cool Silver
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Bottom-load backlit keyboard with white LED, 1.5mm stroke
  • 6-row, spill-resistant, multimedia Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
  • Trackpad + TrackPoint® pointing device
  • Multitouch glass touchpad (115 x 67mm)
  • Full-size backlit chiclet keyboard with Numpad.
    With 1.35mm key-travel.
  • Large touchpad.

Display

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Size16 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 16” QHD+ Non-touch Display
    16:10, IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-touch, 2560x1600, 400nit, 100% sRGB, 1200:1, 60Hz, Low Blue Light.
  • 16” UHD+ Non-touch Display
    16:10, IPS, Anti-Glare, Non-touch, 3840x2400, 600nit, 100% Adobe RGB, HDR400 Dolby Vision, 1500:1, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, 8+2 bit color.
  • 16” UHD+ Touch Display 
    16:10, IPS, Anti-Reflective, Anti-Smudge, Touch, 3840x2400, 600nit, 100% Adobe RGB, HDR400 Dolby Vision, 1500:1, 60Hz, Low Blue Light, 8+2 bit color.
  • 15.6” FHD 100% sRGB Display
    1920 x 1080 16:9 400 nits IPS-level panel 100% sRGB anti-glare display less harmful blue light 84% screen-to-body ratio
  • 15.6” FHD 100% DCI-P3 Display
    1920 x 1080 16:9 400 nits IPS-level panel 100% DCI-P3 Glossy display less harmful blue light 84% screen-to-body ratio
  • 15.6” FHD OLED Display
    1920 x 1080 16:9 0.2ms response time 600nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 color gamut 1000000:1 contrast ratio VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 600 1.07 billion colors PANTONE Validated Glossy display 70% less harmful blue light SGS Eye Care Display 84％ Screen-to-body ratio

Ports

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Left
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™️ 4
    Supports USB 4 with 40Gbps data transfer, DisplayPort 1.4, and Power Delivery 3.0.
  • 1 x HDMI
    HDMI 2.0 on models with integrated graphics.
    HDMI 2.1 on models with discrete graphics.
  • 1 x Headset jack
    3.5mm
  • 1 x Power connector
Right
  • 2 x USB-A
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
    1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5Gbps) with Always On.
  • 1 x SD Card Reader
    Full-size with UHS-II supports
  • 1 x Kensington nano security slot.
Left
  • 2 x USB-A 
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
Right
  • 1 x USB-A 
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™️ 4
    Supports 40 Gbps transfer speed, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Audio jack
    3.5mm jack
  • 1 x DC-in 
    ø4.5 barrel style connector

Internal Specs

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Processor
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 4.60 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.50 → 4.80 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz, 24MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.10 → 4.40 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 35W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11370H
    4 cores, 8 threads, 3.30 → 4.80 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 35W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11800H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11850H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-11950H
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-11300H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-11370H
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Memory
4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
  • Memory Slots: 2 x SO-DIMM slots
  • Memory Type: Dual Channel Non-ECC DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 3200 MHz
  • Memory Per Slot:
    4GB 8GB 16GB 32GB
8GB 16GB
3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
  • Memory Slots: Onboard memory
  • Memory Type: DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 3200 MHz
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050 Ti - 4GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 Laptop GPU - 6GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Laptop GPU - 8GB GDDR6
  • NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop GPU - 16GB GDDR6
  • All supports Advanced Optimus, Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, DirectX 12.
Optional NVIDIA® GeForce®
  • GTX 1650 Max Q - 4GB GDDR6
  • RTX™ 3050 - 4GB GDDR6
    Boost up to 1057.5MHz at 35W (50W with Dynamic Boost), NVIDIA Max-Q technology for peak performance and efficiency.
Storage
512GB 1TB 2TB 4TB
  • 1 x M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot
    Models with RTX 3060/3070/3080.
  • 2 x M.2 2280 PCIe NVMe slot
    Models with integrated graphics and RTX 3050 Ti. With RAID 0/1 support.
256GB 512GB 1TB
M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
  • Storage Slots: 1 x M.2 2280 slot

Connectivity

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Wi-FiIntel® AX210 Wi-Fi 6E 802.11AX (2 x 2)
Dual band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax.
  • WiFi 5 (802.11ac)
    Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth 4.2
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
    Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0
EthernetEthernet support via optional Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter-
MoreOptional 5G supports.
  • Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ X55 5G Modem M.2 card - RF System with embedded eSIM functionality
  • No support
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Battery

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Size90 Wh Integrated Li-Polymer battery63 Wh
3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion battery
Battery LifeUp to 10.7 hours of battery life
Tested with MobileMark 2018.
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Power Supply[featurs items="135W, 170W, 230W"] slim tip (3-pin) AC adapter with RapidCharge supports.
  • 65W power adaptor
    ø4.5 AC Adapter rated at 19V/3.42A.
  • 120W power adaptor
    ø4.5 AC Adapter rated at 20V/6A.

Software

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
OS
  • Windows® 10 Pro 64
  • Windows 10 Home 64
  • Windows 11 Pro 64
  • Windows 11 Home 64
  • Windows 11 DG Windows 10 Pro 64
  • Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • No operating system
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps-
  • ProArt Creator Hub
  • MyASUS
    AppDeals System diagnosis Battery health charging Fan Profile Splendid Tru2Life Function key lock WiFi SmartConnect Link to MyASUS TaskFirst Live update AI Noise Canceling
  • Microsoft Office Options
    • 1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.
    • Office Home and Student 2019 included
    • Office Home and Student 2021 included
    • Microsoft Office Home & Business 2019
    • WPS Office Standard Edition (With a license for 3 products)
    • Microsoft Office Home & Business 2021

Camera & Audio

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
Camera
  • Front-facing camera
    1080p FHD with ThinkShutter privacy cover.
  • Windows Hello IR support (optional).
Front-facing camera with built-in privacy shutter.
720p HD (1280x720 resolution) camera.
Audio
  • High Definition (HD) Audio, Realtek® ALC3306 codec
  • Stereo speakers, 2W x2, Dolby® Atmos®
  • Dual array microphone, far-field
  • Built-in speaker with Harman/Kardon (Mainstream)
  • Built-in array microphone with ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Technology

Misc

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
InkingOptional inking supports.
  • Lenovo Precision Pen 2
  • No pen (pen sold separately)
  • No support (non-touch display doesn't support pen input)
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Sensors
  • Infrared (IR) Camera (optional; required for use with Windows Hello)
Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
Security
  • Security Chip
    • Discrete TPM 2.0, TCG certified
    • Firmware TPM 2.0 integrated into the chipset
    • Disabled (in some regions)
  • Physical Locks
    • Kensington® Nano Security Slot
  • Fingerprint Reader
    • Touch style fingerprint reader on the power button, match-on-chip
  • BIOS Security
    • Supervisor password
    • Power-on password
    • NVMe password
    • Self-healing BIOS
  • Other Security
    • (Optional) Camera privacy shutter
    • (Optional) IR camera for Windows Hello
  • BIOS Booting User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • McAfee LiveSafe™ 30-day trial
  • Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
In the box-
  • ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 K3500 | Intel
  • Power Adapter
  • Wired optical mouse
  • Carry bag
  • Backpack
Warranty
  • 1-year depot service
  • 1-year depot with 2-year system board service
  • 1-year limited onsite service
  • 1-year + 2-year depot service
  • 1-year + 2-year limited onsite service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) depot service
  • 3-year (1-yr battery) limited onsite service
  • No base warranty
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Key Features

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 4ASUS Vivobook Pro 15 | Intel
At Glance
Released in Mid
2021
16:10 4K UHD+
16”
2400p 60Hz
Weight
3.99 lb
1.81 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-11950H
8C/16T, 2.60 → 5.00 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,581
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,450
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics
32 Execution Units, 350 → 1450 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
3200 MHz DDR4
NVIDIA GeForce
RTX 3080
16GB GDDR6
Released in Late
2021
16:9 FHD
15.6”
OLED HDR
Weight
3.64 lb
1.65 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-11370H
4C/8T, 3.30 → 4.80 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,397
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,864
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1350 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3050
4GB GDDR6 35W TGP

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