Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1). 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 YB (9UK4430SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful i9 processor

high-quality build

excellent color accuracy

fast ssd storage

high price point

heavy design

moderate battery life

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance

reliable security features

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) and Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.59 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14" - 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 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe 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, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Intel I219-V
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.815 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, TCG Certified
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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