Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. 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.

Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient cooling system

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 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. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Output 230 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, N-key rollover Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), 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 - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number W9 7UK0250P -
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