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Lenovo 20TK0049US-3870-242186 ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 i7 Laptop
Lenovo 20TK0049US-3870-242186 ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 i7 Laptop
Lenovo 20TK0049US-3870-242186 ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 i7 Laptop
Lenovo 20TK0049US-3870-242186 ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 i7 Laptop
Lenovo 20TK0049US-3870-242186 ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 i7 Laptop
Lenovo 20TK0049US-3870-242186 ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 i7 Laptop
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Lenovo 20TK0049US-3870-242186 ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 i7 Laptop

4K3840x2160i7-10850H32GB DDR4135W

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 delivers workstation-class power with a stunning 4K touchscreen in a portable business chassis.

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Overview

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 is built for professionals who refuse to compromise between performance and portability. Under the hood, an Intel Core i7-10850H six-core processor pairs with 32GB of DDR4 RAM and an NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q GPU to handle everything from large spreadsheets and database work to photo editing and moderate video production. Storage is particularly generous — two 2TB PCIe SSDs in a RAID 0 array deliver 4TB of total capacity with the sequential read/write speeds that striped drives provide, making large file transfers and application launches noticeably faster.

The 15.6-inch 4K Ultra HD IPS touchscreen is one of the standout features, offering sharp detail at 3840x2160 resolution that creative professionals and detail-oriented users will appreciate. Connectivity is robust, with three Thunderbolt 3 ports, two USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, HDMI, and an SD card reader covering virtually any peripheral or display setup. Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 keep wireless connections fast and reliable. Bundled with Windows 11 Pro, a Microsoft 365 Personal subscription, and a USB hub, this ThinkPad is ready to work right out of the box.

Key Features

15.6" 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) 60Hz Touchscreen IPS Display; Wi-Fi 6 AX201 Wifi, Bluetooth 5.2, 720p HD Webcam, FP Security, Backlit, .

Intel Core i7-10850H Hexa Core 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10850H 2.70GHz Processor

32GB DDR4 SODIMM; 135W Power Supply, 3-Cell 78 WHr Battery; Black Color, .

2x2TB PCIe NVMe SSD RAID 0 (4TB available storage); 2 USB 3.2 Gen1, 1 HDMI, 3 Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), Windows 11 Pro-64.,

Includes Microsoft 365 Personal 1 Year Subscription for 1 User

Specifications

Processor
Intel Core i7-10850H 2.70GHz (up to 5.1 GHz), 6-Core
Memory
32GB DDR4 SO-DIMM
Storage
2x2TB PCIe SSD RAID 0 (4TB total)
Graphics
NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti (Max-Q) 4GB GDDR6
Display
15.6" 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) 60Hz Touchscreen IPS
Operating System
Windows 11 Pro-64
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6 AX201, Bluetooth 5.2
Ports
2x USB 3.2 Gen1, 1x HDMI, 3x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C), SD Card Reader
Color
Black
Included
Microsoft 365 Personal, USB Hub

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • 4TB total SSD storage in RAID 0 provides exceptional speed and capacity for a laptop
  • 4K Ultra HD touchscreen IPS display delivers sharp, color-accurate visuals
  • 32GB RAM and a 6-core i7-10850H handle heavy multitasking and demanding applications
  • Three Thunderbolt 3 ports offer versatile high-speed connectivity
  • Windows 11 Pro includes enterprise-grade security and management features

👎 Cons

  • The GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q is a previous-generation GPU that may struggle with newer graphically intensive applications
  • RAID 0 configuration offers no redundancy, meaning a single drive failure could result in total data loss
  • The 10th Gen Intel processor has been superseded by multiple newer generations
  • At 15.6 inches with a dedicated GPU, battery life under heavy workloads will be limited

Frequently Asked Questions

It comes with two 2TB PCIe SSDs configured in RAID 0, giving you 4TB of total storage with significantly faster read/write speeds than a single drive.
Yes. The combination of the 6-core i7-10850H, 32GB RAM, NVIDIA GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q graphics, and the 4K display makes it well-suited for video editing, photo work, and other creative tasks.
It includes three Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports, which support high-speed data transfer, external displays, and charging through a single connector.
Yes, the 15.6-inch 4K Ultra HD (3840x2160) IPS panel is a full touchscreen display running at 60Hz.
It ships with Windows 11 Pro and includes a Microsoft 365 Personal subscription and a USB hub.

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