AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)

Our Rating: 75 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL). 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 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

good thermal management

decent build quality

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

good battery life

solid performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 5 ms response time, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B Realtek RTL8111H-CG
BATTERY AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.9 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features 15 colours backlighting Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Interfaces LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Dockable - Yes
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
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Cooling System Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards - RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
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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