Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP). 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 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 YB (9UK4430SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful i9 processor

high-quality build

excellent color accuracy

fast ssd storage

high price point

heavy design

moderate battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) - 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight - 2.5 kg
Colour - Black
DISPLAY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3" - IPS
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
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores - 8-core
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
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 YB (9UK4430SP)
Wireless Wi-Fi Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
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
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 output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YB (9UK4430SP)
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
Features - WINDFORCE Technology
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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