Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

efficient cooling system

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

loud under load

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful i7 processor

high-resolution display

robust build quality

ample connectivity options

good thermal management

heavy chassis

expensive price point

average battery life

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 36.18 cm x 24.57 cm x 1.84 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, carbon fibre reinforced plastic, aluminium alloy
Colour - Black weave
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, thin bezel design Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, HDR (high dynamic range), 178° viewing angle, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel WM490
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Integrated memory controller
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3286
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology 3-magnet speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 80 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15.6 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 135 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (on supplied adapter)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 -
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Extreme Gen 3 (20TK)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, Lenovo USB-C to Ethernet Adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint 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 Supra-Cool 2 technology Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS
SAR Value - 2.512 W/kg (body), 0.967 W/kg (limb)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 3 years - pick-up and return
Limited warranty - battery - 1 year
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