Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS)
Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS)

Our Rating: 75 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) and Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15). 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.

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good enterprise features

solid battery life

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

no thunderbolt support

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics card

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) and Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.18 cm x 22.42 cm x 1.88 cm 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.46 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution - 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 -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
CPU No CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores - 6-core
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
RAM 0 GB 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 2 -
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) - 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) No graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Wireless - 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.61 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L390 (20NS) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip -
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested -
Compliant Standards RoHS DisplayPort 1.4
SAR Value 0.995 W/kg (limb), 0.995 W/kg (body) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - Y9 7UK0410P
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