AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7). 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 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 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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2.5 cm 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.27 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.07 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Black
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IGZO technology, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel WM590
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 ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM - non-ECC
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 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0, RAID 1
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Wake-on-LAN (WOL), dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 68 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 10.6 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, AORUS RGB Fusion 2.0 Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Slots - 2 x M.2 Card (0 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15p Gen 2 (21A7)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS
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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