Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV). 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 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm 36.19 cm x 25.55 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), glass-fibre (top), polycarbonate (top), polyphenylene sulfide (bottom)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - AMOLED 16" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Factory Calibration, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 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 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Privacy cover Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG-CG Intel I219-V
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 52.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features White LED backlight, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T16 Gen 1 (21BV)
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 nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
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