Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3). 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.

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

ample connectivity options

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

reliable battery life

heavy design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.98 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, thin bezel design Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Intel I219-V
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Advanced Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 -
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Dockable - Yes
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, smart card 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 Supra-Cool 2 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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