Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) vs. AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) and AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH). 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-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

solid build quality

affordable price point

decent battery life

good processor performance

adequate storage options

average display quality

no thunderbolt support

limited graphics power

mediocre speaker output

AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

robust build quality

excellent thermal management

good connectivity options

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

loud under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) and AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
84 % - Display
92 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) vs. AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.6 cm x 23 cm x 1.79 cm 39.8 cm x 25.4 cm x 3 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 360 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare 3 ms response rate, 3 mm bezel, 90% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Technology Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 9 hours Up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 280 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Macro function, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0 (hidden)
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN (RJ-45)
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft Office (30 days trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkBook 14-IIL (Lenovo ThinkBook 14) AORUS 17H BXF (74UK554SH)
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
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Silver -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number IIL 20SL -
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