Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8). 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.

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, portable design

high-quality build

efficient thermal management

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

robust security features

sharp display resolution

efficient performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no touchscreen option

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
81 % - Design
92 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 1.99 cm 29.33 cm x 20.81 cm x 1.48 cm
Weight 2 kg 966.5 g
Case Material - Carbon fibre (top), magnesium alloy (bottom)
Colour - Black paint
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - AMOLED 13" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2160 x 1350 (2K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 450 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB
Features Pantone Validated, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Low Power
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 5200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe 4.0 NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
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 - 2 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Four speakers, four microphones
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
WWAN
Generation - WWAN upgradable
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 49.5 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
-
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro - English
Software Included - Glance by Mirametrix, Intel Connectivity Performance Suite
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2 (21E8)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C slim 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 WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, Firmware Resiliency 2.0, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration
Compliant Standards - RoHS, 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 - Base warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Base warranty - battery - 1 year
Extended warranty - 3 years - on-site
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