Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) vs. AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) and AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH). 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 ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive cpu performance

good battery life

reliable security features

heavier than competitors

limited color accuracy

expensive base model

noisy under load

AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard integration

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) and AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) vs. AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.82 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-LM -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Dock
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
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 Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 2 years
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