AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good value pricing

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm 32.4 cm x 22.07 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.64 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Black
DISPLAY AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5625U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.3 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
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
Audio Features - Harman/kardon stereo speakers
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111H-CG
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hour(s) Up to 21 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features 3 RGB zones Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces LAN
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 5 SE4 (73UK213SH) Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 4 (21EB)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C 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
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, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
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 - battery - 1 year Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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