Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP). 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 V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

solid build quality

efficient AMD processor

adequate connectivity options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics performance

Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient thermal management

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.92 cm x 23.58 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.85 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate ABS Aluminum
Colour Black -
DISPLAY Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - TN 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 90° viewing angle Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, thin bezel design, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5700U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.3 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features Privacy shutter, fixed focus Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec Realtek ALC3287 -
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller M.2 Card Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8111H -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.5 hours -
Battery Run Time - : up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, white LED backlight, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) -
SOFTWARE Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition - English Windows 11 Pro
Software Included Microsoft Office (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo V15 G2 ALC (82KD) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington nano security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards RoHS, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3 -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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