Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF). 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 XC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution OLED display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast SSD storage

high price point

average webcam quality

noisy under load

limited port selection

Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display size

decent processor speed

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

average battery life

mediocre graphics performance

limited storage capacity

heavier design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) and Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm 40.2 cm x 28.125 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Abyss blue
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight 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 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 7.4 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Input - AC 120-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home in S mode - English
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Lenovo IdeaPad 3 17IIL05 (81WF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Wall mount power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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