Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

good enterprise security

solid processor performance

decent battery life

heavy chassis design

mediocre display quality

limited graphics capability

slower SSD speed

Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

good battery life

ample connectivity options

high price point

moderate weight

loud under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) and Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.65 cm x 25 cm x 2.1 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.98 kg 2 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
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 -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 Pro 4650U / 2.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 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 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption 2, NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Max Monitors Supported 3 external monitor(s) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, fixed focus, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Compliant Standards DASH -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation 4G upgradable -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 15.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
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 L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
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)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Dock (combined dual USB-C and ethernet side connection)
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/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad L15 Gen 1 (20U7) Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH)
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 WINDFORCE Technology
Compliant Standards RoHS DisplayPort 1.4
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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