Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) vs. AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)

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Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)
Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1)

Our Rating: 82 %

AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)

Our Rating: 78 %

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) and AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH). 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 T14s Gen 1 (20T1) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

impressive battery life

good security features

reliable performance

average display brightness

limited graphics power

noisy under load

higher price point

AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Review

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

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

expandable storage options

decent thermal management

RGB backlit keyboard

heavy build

average battery life

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) and AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) vs. AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.9 cm x 22.615 cm x 1.67 cm 39.9 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.92 cm
Weight 1.35 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy, carbon fibre reinforced plastic -
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
Touchscreen Yes (10-point multi-touch) -
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 500 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% -
Privacy Technology ThinkPad Privacy Guard -
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
RAM 8 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 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x2 - Toshiba 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
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 IR camera, ThinkShutter camera privacy -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Gigabit Ethernet via optional Ethernet (RJ-45) adapter -
WWAN
Generation 4G -
Technology LTE Advanced -
Controller FIBOCOM L850-GL - M.2 Card -
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 57 Wh 48.96 Wh
Battery Life Up to 21 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 180 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Lenovo Ethernet extension connector
Dock
LAN
USB 2.0
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.3 Alt Mode)
Headphone output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.2
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 1 (20T1) AORUS 7 SA (7UK1131SH)
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 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 -
Compliant Standards RoHS -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
EPEAT Compliant EPEAT Gold -
TCO Certified TCO Certified Notebooks 8 -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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