Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH). 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 L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good battery life

adequate performance

reliable security features

average display quality

heavier than competitors

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 33.1 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.04 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 1.59 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 15.6" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Factory Calibration, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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
Features Integrated memory controller -
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 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 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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
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, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello, ThinkShutter camera privacy Privacy cover
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
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 200 - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8125BG-CG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.815 hours Up to 6 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls White LED backlight, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (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
Dock
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L14 Gen 2 (20X1) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories USB-C power adapter Power adapter
Security 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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