Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) vs. AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) and AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

slim lightweight design

sharp 13.3" display

solid build quality

good battery life

efficient thermal management

limited port selection

average graphics performance

no touchscreen option

higher price segment

AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard integration

robust build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) and AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
81 % - Design
82 % - Display
78 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
91 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) vs. AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 29.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.49 cm 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.26 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle, Dolby Vision Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4266 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 4266 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3306 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Harman audio technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card -
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 56 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 13s G2 ITL (20V9) AORUS 17G XD (73UK345SH)
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge -
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
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