Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP). 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 T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful graphics performance

robust build quality

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited color options

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

efficient cooling system

ample connectivity options

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 37.54 cm x 25.23 cm x 3.145 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 2.87 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Glass-fibre, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide Aluminum
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 600 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11950H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel WM590 Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
RAM 32 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 128 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 4 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0, RAID 1 -
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 4 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Technology 6-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 20 V 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
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 Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Slots 3 x M.2 Card (2 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15g Gen 2 (20YT) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Included Accessories 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, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
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% -
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