Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) and Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH). 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.

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

crisp full hd display

robust dedicated graphics

solid build quality

adequate port selection

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

heavier design

limited upgradeability

Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution OLED display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast SSD storage

high price point

average webcam quality

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) and Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 24.96 cm x 2.49 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Dark moss -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10300H / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
RAM 8 GB (2 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Resolution 1 Megapixel -
Camera Features Privacy shutter -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9.6 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 135 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, white LED backlight Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad Creator 5 15IMH05 (82D4) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Quick Charge GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 DisplayPort 1.4
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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