Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH). 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 KC (8UK6150SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

ample connectivity options

efficient cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo ThinkPad T480s and Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo ThinkPad T480s vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
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 KC (8UK6150SH)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
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 KC (8UK6150SH)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 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 KC (8UK6150SH)
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 KC (8UK6150SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel HD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 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 KC (8UK6150SH)
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 KC (8UK6150SH)
Technology - Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) - 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
Type Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features - Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
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 KC (8UK6150SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo ThinkPad T480s Gigabyte AERO 17 KC (8UK6150SH)
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 -
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