Comparison of Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Comparison of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) vs Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)

Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) vs Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)

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Comparison summary

  • For performance Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a lot better processor. It also offers more memory.
  • These two differ in their operating systems: AERO 17 runs Windows 11 Pro while ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 runs Windows.
  • When it comes to graphics ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 has a superior graphics card.
  • AERO 17 offers a larger screen. For portability AERO 17 is lighter. Its also thinner and more compact in size.
  • ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 offers more SSD storage.
Compare technical specifications of Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Compare technical specifications of Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)

Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)

120hz screeni9 CPUHigh resolution
2024 modelTrusted brandi9 CPUHigh resolutionFingerprint Reader

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Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i9-12900HKIntel Core i9-13950HX
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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32gb128gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 3080 TiRTX 5000 Ada Generation
Screen size
17.3″16″
Screen resolution
4k (3840 x 2160 pixels)WQUXGA (3840 x 2400 pixels)
Weight
5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)6.5 lbs (2.95 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
15.6 x 9.5 x 0.92 inches14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches
(39.62 x 24.13 x 2.34 cm)(36.32 x 26.67 x 3.05 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 ProWindows
Hard drives
2000gb SSD4000gb SSD
Release date
March 8, 2022September 3, 2024
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Laptop Dimensions

Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)

15.6 in
39.62 cm
9.5 in
24.13 cm
Thickness: 0.92 in (2.34 cm)

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS)

14.3 in
36.32 cm
10.5 in
26.67 cm
Thickness: 1.2 in (3.05 cm)

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Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) summary

Gigabyte AERO 17 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2022. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 4k resolution is acceptable for the 17-inch 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).

GIGABYTE AERO 17 YE5-17.3" 4K/UHD miniLED 120Hz, Intel Core i9-12900HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU 16GB GDDR6, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Win11 Pro, Creator & Gaming Laptop (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)

NVIDIA 30 Series GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 1125MHz, Maximum Graphics Power 105 W

Intel 12th Gen Ready: 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HK (2.5GHz~5GHz)

DDR5 Ready: DDR5 4800 16GB*2, 2x DDR5 Slots - Max 64GB, 2TB Storage

Cutting-Edge Display: 17.3" Thin Bezel 4K/UHD 3840x2160 miniLED 120Hz Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000

Next Gen Interface: Windows 11 Pro, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth V5.2

AERO Hub: External Adaptor with HDMI, miniDP, USB 3.1 Type-A, RJ45

Dynamic Audio: DTS:X Ultra Audio Technology, Built-in Microphone, 2x 2W Speakers

I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Jack

ASIN: B09TVD5CGS

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 (21FA002BUS) summary

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 is a fairly priced Windows laptop released in 2024. It doesn't have the best Intel CPU, however enough memory for its price. The laptop is quite hefty at 6.5 lbs (2.95 kg). WQUXGA resolution is remarkable for the 16-inch display. The 4000gb SSD storage is acceptable.

Lenovo ThinkPad P16 Gen 2 Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C, 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400) OLED Touch, 400 nits, 128GB RAM, 4TB SSD, NVIDIA RTX 5000 Ada, Backlit KYB, Fingerprint Reader, Windows Pro

Processor: Intel Core i9-13950HX vPro, 24C (8P + 16E) / 32T, P-core 2.2 / 5.5GHz, E-core 1.6 / 4.0GHz, 36MB

Memory: 128 GB DDR5-(SODIMM) - ; Storage: 4 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 Performance

Display: 16" WQUXGA (3840 x 2400), OLED, Anti-Reflection/Anti-Smudge, Dolby Vision, Touch, HDR 500 True Black, 100%DCI-P3, 400 nits, 60 Hz, Low Blue Light; Graphic Card: RTX 5000 Ada Generation Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6

Dimensions (WxDxH): 364 x 266 x 30.23 mm (14.3 x 10.5 x 1.2 inches); Weight: Starting at 2.95 kg (6.5 lbs)

[Upgrade] will open the box to upgrade the RAM and the hard drive to PCIe-NVMe Solid State Drive. The hard drive upgrade won't affect Lenovo manufacture warranty.

ASIN: B0CF73YGSR

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