AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2). 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.

AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard integration

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance level

reliable security features

mediocre display quality

heavyweight design

limited graphics power

average storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1145G7 / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.815 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X2)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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