Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP). 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 T480s Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s 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

mediocre display quality

limited graphics power

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

moderate port selection

can get quite hot

heavy for portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight - 2.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 100% Adobe RGB
Features - Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Camera Yes Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Dockable Yes -
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards ISO 9001, ISO 14001, MIL-STD 810G, BS 8887, ISO 45001, ISO 8887 DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - replacement - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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