Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL). 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 KC (8UK6150SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradability

noisy under load

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive security features

good battery life

solid performance

heavier than competitors

modest display brightness

limited graphics power

higher price point

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Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) and Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 32.9 cm x 22.7 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum Polycarbonate ABS, glass-fibre, magnesium alloy, polyphenylene sulfide, polyamide, Talc15
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14" - 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. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 5650U / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 16 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 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology - Shared Video Memory (UMA)
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 6 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, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3287
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Realtek RTL8852AE
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG Realtek RTL8111H-CG
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 50 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 16.9 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 2 (20XL)
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Discrete 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 GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, self-healing BIOS, NVMe password
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
TCO Certified - TCO Certified Notebooks 8
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
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