Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) vs. AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)
Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3)

Our Rating: 72 %

AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) and AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH). 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 L15 Gen 1 (20U3) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

reliable battery life

heavy design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

expandable storage options

good thermal management

decent build quality

heavier than competitors

average battery life

limited color accuracy

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) and AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) vs. AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 36.1 cm x 25.8 cm x 2.79 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 5 ms response time, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
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 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 - TCG Opal Encryption, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 2 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Advanced Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Realtek RTL8852AE - M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Intel I219-V Realtek RTL8411B
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.6 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls 15 colours backlighting
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U3) AORUS 5 SB (7UK1131SH)
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 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 WINDFORCE Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS -
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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