Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO). 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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim aluminum design

full hd display

fast ssd storage

good battery life

quiet cooling system

average color accuracy

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre speaker quality

Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

efficient cooling system

good battery life

heavy build

expensive

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.8 cm x 24.5 cm x 1.715 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Abyss blue -
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - 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. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8145U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.9 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
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 S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
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
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (MultiMediaCard, microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad S540-15IWL (Lenovo IdeaPad S540) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge Supra-Cool 2 technology
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
Model Number 15IWL 81NE -
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