Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) vs. AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)

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Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD)
Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) and AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH). 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 ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

good security features

adequate performance

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) and AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) vs. AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 21.8 cm x 1.79 cm 36 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm
Weight 1.4 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Dual tone mineral grey -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (QHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 40 GB 64 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 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hours Up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 240 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Slots 2 x M.2 Card (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14 G2 ITL (20VD) AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH)
Included Accessories USB-C 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 nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, MIL-STD-810H tested, Rapid Charge Pro, self-healing BIOS WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
SAR Value 0.16 W/kg (body), 0.16 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Max Operating Temperature 35 °C -
Min Operating Temperature 5 °C -
Humidity Range Operating 8 - 95% -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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