Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)

Our Rating: 82 %

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

efficient cooling system

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

loud under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.35 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 72%
Privacy Technology - ThinkPad Privacy Guard
Features Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, thin bezel design Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE Advanced
Controller - FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 21 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 -
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Supra-Cool 2 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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