AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6). 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 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 ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

efficient thermal management

good security features

average display brightness

limited graphics performance

no HDMI port

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.25 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour - Deep black
DISPLAY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1335U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / 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, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features - Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - 4G upgradable
BATTERY AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 2.0 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G YD (73UK345SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F6)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim 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 nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 6, TCG Certified, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 26, TCO Certified 9.0
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site - response time: next business day
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