AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent build quality

powerful amd processor

bright oled display

eco-friendly materials

solid security features

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) and Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 29.3 cm x 3.8 cm 29.44 cm x 19.96 cm x 1.399 cm
Weight 3.75 kg 1.26 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (top), aluminium (bottom)
Colour - Black (bottom), arctic grey (top)
DISPLAY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 13.3" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-reflective, One Glass Solution, anti-smudge, on-cell touch technology, Low Blue Light technology, Dolby Vision, 91.6% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 6850U / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 32 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Union Memory
Secondary Storage 1 TB SSD - (M.2 2280) - PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 680M
Max Monitors Supported - 2 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 - Windows Hello, fixed focus, e-camera shutter, Discrete IR
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology Input: Dolby Voice, 360° far-field
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
BATTERY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 51.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
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, edge-to-edge backlit keyboard, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, Haptic ForcePad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
-
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
2 x USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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 Z13 Gen 1 (21D3)
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
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, system password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password, certificate based BIOS authentication, FIDO (Fast Identity Online) authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCO Certified 9.0
Carbon Footprint - 216 kg carbon emissions (EU)
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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