Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN). 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 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook - 180-degree hinge design |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm | 30.58 cm x 21.756 cm x 1.81 cm |
Weight | 2.3 kg | 1.29 kg |
Case Material | - | Polyphenylene sulfide (top), aluminium (bottom) |
Colour | Black | Thunder black |
DISPLAY | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 13.3" - IPS |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 240 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
Image Brightness | - | 300 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
Features | Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle |
PROCESSOR | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz | Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.4 GHz |
Number of Cores | 14-core | 10-core |
Cache | 24 MB | 12 MB |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
Features | - | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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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 | 4800 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 4800 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 0 | - |
STORAGE | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Max Monitors Supported | - | 3 external monitor(s) |
Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost | - |
Gaming | Yes | - |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 1080p |
Camera Features | - | Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus |
Sound | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
Codec | - | Realtek ALC3287 |
Compliant Standards | DTS:X Ultra | High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice |
COMMUNICATIONS | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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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 | - |
Features | - | Dual stream (2x2) |
WWAN |
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Generation | - | 4G upgradable |
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BATTERY | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 99 Wh | 54.7 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 6 hours | - |
AC ADAPTER | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 230 Watt | 65 Watt |
INPUT | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Anti-ghosting, macro function, 3-zone illumination, N-key rollover | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Slots | - | 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free) |
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Interfaces | LAN 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4) Headphone/microphone combo jack Mini DisplayPort 1.4 |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB 3.2 Gen 1 2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English |
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Software Included | - | Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite |
MISCELLANEOUS | AORUS 5 KE4 (72UK314SO) | Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 3 (21BN) |
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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, smart card 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, 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 | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - battery - 1 year Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site |