AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)

Our Rating: 78 %

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5). 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 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Review

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

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

decent thermal management

RGB backlit keyboard

heavy build

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

reliable performance

advanced security features

heavier than competitors

average display brightness

limited color options

higher price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.92 cm 36.58 cm x 24.8 cm x 1.91 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.82 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6" - 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 - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
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 - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Kioxia
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD -
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe 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, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, 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 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Intel I219-LM
BATTERY AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48.96 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 16.8 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features - Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Interfaces LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.3 Alt Mode)
Headphone output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, 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 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T15 Gen 2 (20W5)
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, smart card reader
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 - 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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