Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)

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In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG). 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 XC (8UK4450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

moderate port selection

can get quite hot

heavy for portability

Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

ample storage options

decent processor performance

variety of ports

heavyweight design

average battery life

mediocre graphics

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
65 % - Display
59 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 41.3 cm x 28.46 cm x 2.43 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.8 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS
Colour - Iron grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 17.3" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1400 x 900 (HD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.9 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
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 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Optical Drive - DVD-Writer - tray
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 620
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 Card
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 36 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6.5 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
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 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Lenovo V340-17IWL (81RG)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington mini security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
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, ERP
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
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