AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ). 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 YC (8UK2450SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) 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 and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive security features

good battery life

portable design

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

noisy under load

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 30.58 cm x 21.706 cm x 1.819 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.31 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour - Villi black
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 13.3" - IPS
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 - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4266 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
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 - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, 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 YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8111EPV
Features - Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 54.7 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.1 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 2 (20XJ)
Dockable - Yes
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 - Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
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 Limited warranty - 2 years -
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