AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL). 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 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

good thermal management

RGB backlit keyboard

heavier than competitors

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

excellent keyboard feel

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port variety

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre hybrid (top), aluminium alloy (bottom)
Colour - Black weave
DISPLAY AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 5 ms response time, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 178° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10850H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel WM490
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
RAM 16 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Western Digital
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology 3-magnet speakers
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
BATTERY AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 135 Watt, 20 V
INPUT AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 15 colours backlighting Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included XSplit Broadcaster (3 months Premium licence), XSplit Gamecaster (3 months Premium licence), AORUS Gaming Center -
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 5 KB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TL)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 WINDFORCE Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
SAR Value - 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb)
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 -
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