Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4). 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-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics card

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

lightweight for mobility

solid build quality

decent keyboard layout

limited storage capacity

low-resolution display

modest performance

poor battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
68 % - Design
45 % - Display
38 % - Performance
60 % - Connectivity
62 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 28.8 cm x 20.09 cm x 1.77 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.15 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate ABS
Colour Black Mineral grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron N3350 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 2 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
RAM 32 GB 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel HD Graphics 500
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes
Resolution - 0.3 Megapixel
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 4.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 32 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 in S mode - English
Software Included - Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo Companion 3.0
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo IdeaPad 120S-11IAP (81A4)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P -
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