AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR). 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 T14s Gen 3 (21CR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

fast processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

higher price point

no OLED option

fewer color choices

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm 31.75 cm x 22.69 cm x 1.66 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.23 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre hybrid (top)
Colour - Thunder black
DISPLAY AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
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, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 6650U / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - L3 - 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 T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Kioxia
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA -
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon 660M
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, 360° quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
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 Qualcomm NFA725A
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8411B -
BATTERY AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 57 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
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 T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB4 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3 (21CR)
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 security slot Kensington nano 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, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
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 - 2 years -
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