AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). 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.

AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sturdy build quality

effective thermal management

good battery life

heavier than competitors

premium price tag

limited port selection

average speaker quality

Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour Black Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 51.5 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, fingerprint reader
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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