Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) 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 ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

compact and portable

reliable performance

average display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

higher price segment

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

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Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
83 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.38 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 300 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 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 ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 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
Camera Features ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wireless-AC 9560 - M.2 Card Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 14.1 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
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 Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 (20R4) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, smart card reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810G tested Supra-Cool 2 technology
Compliant Standards RoHS DisplayPort 1.4
SAR Value 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.98 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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