AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC). 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 ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2.5 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour - Deep black paint
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
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 Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 16 MB 18 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
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 X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
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 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
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 - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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