AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3). 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 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard feel

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

solid performance

heavy design

average display quality

limited graphics power

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 300 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, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
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 2933 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 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 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 - 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 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours Up to 11.255 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
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 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 2 (20X3)
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
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS
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 Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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