AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT). 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 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard integration

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy for portability

short battery life

high price point

limited upgradeability

Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

sharp display resolution

fast SSD storage

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2.5 cm 29.6 cm x 20.9 cm x 1.29 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.2 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom), glass (display cover)
Colour - Dual tone storm grey
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IGZO technology, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, anti-fingerprint, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Dolby Vision, Smart sense panel
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus, ToF sensor
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 Harman/kardon stereo speakers, Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 11.4 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, AORUS RGB Fusion 2.0 Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision glass touchpad, smart sense keyboard backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI (on supplied adapter)
VGA (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
USB 3.0 (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkBook 13x G2 IAP (21AT)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim power adapter
Bundled with - ThinkBook USB-C Micro Hub
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS
Compliant Standards - RoHS, FSC, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified, TUV Rheinland Eyesafe Display, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Silver
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
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