In depth comparison and review of AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm | 32.75 cm x 22.44 cm x 1.681 cm |
Weight | 2.7 kg | 1.36 kg |
Case Material | - | Aluminum, magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
Colour | Black | Villi black |
DISPLAY | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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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 1080 (Full HD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 300 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | - | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 45% NTSC |
Features | Anti-glare, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration | Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle |
PROCESSOR | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz | AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | 6-core |
Cache | 16 MB | L3 - 16 MB |
Chipset | Intel HM470 | - |
Features | Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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RAM | 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) | 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
Speed | 3200 MHz | 4266 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 4266 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 0 | - |
STORAGE | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics | AMD Radeon Graphics |
Memory Allocation Technology | - | Shared Video Memory (UMA) |
Max Monitors Supported | - | 3 external monitor(s) |
Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design | - |
Camera | - | Yes - 1080p |
Camera Features | - | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus |
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 | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 | Realtek RTL8852AE |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8125BG | Realtek RTL8111EPV |
BATTERY | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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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 7 hours | Up to 19.4 hours |
AC ADAPTER | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 230 Watt | 65 Watt |
INPUT | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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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 YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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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 output Microphone input |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection) Lenovo Ethernet extension connector LAN (on supplied adapter) |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) | Yes (microSD) |
SOFTWARE | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition |
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MISCELLANEOUS | AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20XG) |
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Dockable | - | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter, ThinkPad Ethernet Extension Adapter Gen 2 |
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 | Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System | Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password |
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 | - |