Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH). 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 S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

adequate connectivity options

solid build quality

simple user interface

mediocre battery life

average display quality

limited graphics performance

slower HDD storage

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) and Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
69 % - Design
66 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.22 cm x 25.15 cm x 1.99 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.85 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Granite black IMR -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (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 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
CPU AMD A9 9425 / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 1 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
RAM 4 GB (1 x 4 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 8 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2133 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD 2.5" (7 mm) SATA 6Gb/s 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R5 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Resolution 0.3 Megapixel -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 30 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 4 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
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 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S145-15AST (Lenovo IdeaPad S145) Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
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 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 -
Model Number 15AST 81N3 -
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