In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm | 32.75 cm x 22.4 cm x 1.614 cm |
Weight | 2.5 kg | 1.28 kg |
Case Material | Aluminum | Aluminum, carbon fibre reinforced plastic |
Colour | - | Villi black |
DISPLAY | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 17.3" | 14" - IPS |
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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. | 300 Hz | - |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | - | 400 cd/m² |
Colour Gamut | 72% NTSC | 72% NTSC |
Features | Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration | Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power |
PROCESSOR | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz | Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.2 GHz |
Number of Cores | 8-core | Quad-Core |
Cache | 16 MB | 8 MB |
Chipset | Intel HM470 | - |
Platform Technology | - | Intel Evo |
Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Integrated memory controller |
MEMORY | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) |
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Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | - |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM |
Speed | 3200 MHz | 4266 MHz |
Rated Speed | - | 4266 MHz |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 2 | - |
Empty Slots | 0 | - |
STORAGE | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) |
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AUDIO & VIDEO | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics | Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
Memory Allocation Technology | - | Shared Video Memory (UMA) |
Max Monitors Supported | - | 3 external monitor(s) |
Video Memory | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | - |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR | - |
Camera | Yes - HD | Yes - 720p |
Camera Features | - | Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus |
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 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Wireless | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 |
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Wireless Controller | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 | Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 |
Network Interface | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet | - |
Ethernet Controller | Realtek RTL8125BG | Intel I219-V |
Features | - | Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) |
WWAN |
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Generation | - | 4G |
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Technology | - | LTE |
Controller | - | Quectel EM120R-GL - M.2 Card |
BATTERY | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium polymer |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 99 Wh | 57 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 8 hours | Up to 23.6 hours |
AC ADAPTER | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Input | - | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 230 Watt | 65 Watt |
INPUT | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav |
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Numeric Keypad | Yes | - |
Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
Features | Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB | Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Slots | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) | - |
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Interfaces | 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) HDMI Mini DisplayPort 1.4 Headphone output Microphone input LAN |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On) USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0) HDMI Headphone/microphone combo jack Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection) |
Memory Card Reader | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) | - |
SOFTWARE | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English |
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MISCELLANEOUS | Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) | Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 2 (20WM) |
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Dockable | - | Yes |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB-C power adapter |
Security | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader | Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password |
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 | - | Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site Limited warranty - battery - 1 year |