Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)

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Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)
Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH)

Our Rating: 78 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP). 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 Gen 2 (20VH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good security features

decent battery life

competitive price point

average display quality

modest graphics performance

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient thermal management

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.15 cm x 21.9 cm x 1.76 cm 35.6 cm x 24.85 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 1.39 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Aluminum, glass-fibre reinforced plastic Aluminum
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Screen Size (Type) 13.3" - IPS 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, thin bezel design, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
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 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
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
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Conexant CX11880 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V -
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter, dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 46 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.25 hours -
Battery Run Time - : up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls Chiclet keyboard, white LED backlight, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro) + Windows 11 Pro Licence - English Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L13 Gen 2 (20VH) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader, smart card 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, self-healing BIOS WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, TCG Certified -
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 Base warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Extended warranty - 1 year - on-site
Limited warranty - 2 years
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