Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)

Our Rating: 78 %

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3). 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.

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 ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

dim display brightness

average graphics capability

noisy under load

limited storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 31.2 cm x 21.72 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.29 kg
Case Material - Magnesium-aluminum alloy, polyphenylene sulfide
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 13.3"
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
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 72%
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Toshiba
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 48 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Lenovo ThinkPad X13 Gen 1 (20T3)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - 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, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P -
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