Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) and Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP). 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.

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

good battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited upgrade options

no thunderbolt support

mediocre speaker performance

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful gaming performance

lightweight aluminum chassis

good battery life

ample connectivity options

high price point

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) and Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
92 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Dual tone mineral grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16.7 million colours
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, HDR 400 True Black, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 36 GB 64 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 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0, NVIDIA DLSS, NVIDIA Studio Drivers
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Macro function, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G3 ACL (21A2) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD (94UK648SP)
Included Accessories USB-C slim wall mount power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Pro GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported
Compliant Standards 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 - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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