AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

mechanical keyboard feel

good thermal management

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

limited battery life

loud under load

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

sleek aluminum design

sharp QHD display

impressive battery life

fast charging support

lightweight and portable

limited port selection

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

higher price segment

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) and Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
84 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 29.69 cm x 20.85 cm x 1.595 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, glass
Colour - Light silver
DISPLAY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Glossy, Wide Viewing Angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Resolution - 1 Megapixel
Camera Features - IR camera, ToF sensor
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 18.5 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
-
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included - Microsoft Office (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo IdeaPad S540-13IML (81XA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value - 0.599 W/kg (body), 0.599 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.599 W/kg (body)
0.599 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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