AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim, lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good battery life

decent processor performance

affordable price

average display quality

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

mediocre speaker output

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm 30.76 cm x 21.64 cm x 1.59 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.32 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Mineral grey
DISPLAY AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Windows Hello ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio X3
Audio Features - Output: Harman audio technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 45 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hour(s) Up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - Dutch / English / French / German / Italian
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13s-IML (20RR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.568 W/kg (body), 0.568 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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