Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) and Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP). 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

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful graphics performance

lightweight aluminum chassis

good battery life

high-speed connectivity options

premium price point

limited port selection

loud fan noise

average webcam quality

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) and Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.82 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15 Aluminum
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - 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
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 ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
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
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
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 2666 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 T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / 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, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
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) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
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 Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation WWAN upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.8 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
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
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W4) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED XC (8UK5450SP)
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, fingerprint reader
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 GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS DisplayPort 1.4
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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