Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.7 cm | 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm |
Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.12 kg |
Case Material | - | Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top) |
Colour | - | Deep black paint |
DISPLAY | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 14" - IPS |
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Touchscreen | - | Yes (10-point multi-touch) |
LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 360 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
Image Brightness | - | 400 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 100% sRGB |
Features | Anti-glare, IPS-level | Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology |
PROCESSOR | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.8 GHz |
Number of Cores | 14-core | 12-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 18 MB |
Features | - | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR5 SDRAM |
Speed | 3200 MHz | 5200 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 6400 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 0 | - |
STORAGE | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Max Monitors Supported | - | 3 external monitor(s) |
Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 | - |
Gaming | Yes | - |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
Camera Features | Windows Hello | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone |
Codec | - | Realtek ALC3306 |
Compliant Standards | DTS:X Ultra | High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice |
Audio Features | - | 360° far-field microphones |
COMMUNICATIONS | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 |
Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | - |
WWAN |
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Generation | - | 4G |
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Technology | - | LTE |
Controller | - | FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card |
BATTERY | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | 4-cell lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 99 Wh | 57 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 6 hour(s) | Up to 24.9 hours |
AC ADAPTER | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 240 Watt | 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V |
INPUT | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, per-key RGB | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) |
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Interfaces | 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Mini DisplayPort 1.4 HDMI LAN Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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MISCELLANEOUS | AORUS 17 XE4 (73UK514SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
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Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip | Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader |
Security Slot Type | - | Kensington nano security slot |
Theft/Intrusion Protection | - | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
Features | WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System | Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication |
Compliant Standards | - | RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified |
ENERGY STAR Certified | - | Yes |
EPEAT Compliant | - | EPEAT Gold |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 5 °C |
Humidity Range Operating | - | 8 - 95% |
Manufacturer Warranty | Limited warranty - 2 years | - |