Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4). 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 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

moderate port selection

can get quite hot

heavy for portability

Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

good keyboard feel

ample connectivity options

average display quality

mediocre battery life

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 35.7 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Mineral grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 36 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 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 7.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo ThinkBook 15 G3 ACL (21A4)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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