AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4). 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 17X YD (94UK367SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good battery life

solid performance

adequate port selection

average display brightness

heavier than competitors

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) and Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 29.3 cm x 3.8 cm 36.02 cm x 23.7 cm x 1.993 cm
Weight 3.75 kg 1.76 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U / 1.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Secondary Storage 1 TB SSD - (M.2 2280) - PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
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 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
BATTERY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, OMRON switches, N-key rollover, AORUS RGB Fusion, 2.5mm travel distance Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
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Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Microphone input
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 3 (21C4)
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 Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
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%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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