Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

efficient cooling system

high price point

heavy build

limited port selection

loud fan noise

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

reliable performance

solid battery life

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.81 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-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 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - 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 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.26 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
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
LAN
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 1 (20S7)
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, 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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