Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)
Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH). 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 ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

good security features

reasonable price

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

mediocre battery life

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

good battery life

efficient cooling system

high price point

heavy for portability

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.5 cm x 24 cm x 1.89 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features Harman/kardon stereo speakers Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H-CG Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10.8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Slots 1 x M.2 Card (1 free) -
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 2.0
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Pro - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad E15 Gen 2 (20TD) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH)
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 security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested WINDFORCE Technology
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 DisplayPort 1.4
SAR Value 0.438 W/kg (body), 0.438 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
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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