Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) vs. AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)
Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) and AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good security features

decent battery life

affordable price point

average display quality

moderate graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

limited color options

AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard feel

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) and AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) vs. AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.64 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
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 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.9 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, AORUS RGB Fusion 2.0
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E14 Gen 2 (20TA) AORUS 17G SB (7UK1130MH)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.84 W/kg (body), 0.84 W/kg (limb) -
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 - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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