Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP). 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 T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

powerful processor performance

comfortable keyboard layout

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

heavier than competitors

average battery life

premium price point

limited display brightness

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 T15p Gen 2 (21A7) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 2.07 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
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 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 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 T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 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 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 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 T15p Gen 2 (21A7) 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 GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - 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 ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
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 - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 68 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.6 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) 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 T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (0 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
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete 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, hard drive 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% -
Manufacturer Warranty Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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