AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9). 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 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

powerful processor options

bright display

higher price point

limited graphics performance

no OLED option

heavier than competitors

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
92 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 3 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour Black Deep black
DISPLAY AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 360 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features 3 ms response rate, 3 mm bezel, 90% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology
PROCESSOR AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
CPU Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 7540U / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 6-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5X SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 4800 MHz 7500 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics AMD Radeon 740M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes
Resolution - 5 Megapixel
Camera Features Windows Hello Privacy shutter, Windows Hello, fixed focus, Discrete IR, Ultrasonic Human Presence Detection
Sound Stereo speakers, array 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 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Macro function, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free) -
Interfaces Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI (4K support)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
SOFTWARE AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 4 (21F9)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip with Microsoft Pluton, 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, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, 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 - 2 years -
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