Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

efficient cooling system

high price point

heavy build

limited port selection

loud fan noise

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 17 SA (7UK1020SO) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - 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 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45%
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz -
Number of Cores 6-core -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel CM236 Express
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 8 GB (1 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 2666 MHz 2133 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 4
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / 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 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Output 230 Watt 170 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (1 free)
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
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 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 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 17 SA (7UK1020SO) 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 Supra-Cool 2 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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