Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH). 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 E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) 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

solid performance

average display quality

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

limited color accuracy

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

good battery life

efficient cooling system

high price point

heavy for portability

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 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 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features Fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek R8111GUS Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20T9) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip 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 WINDFORCE Technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 DisplayPort 1.4
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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