In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm | 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm |
| Weight | 1.9 kg | 2.5 kg |
| Case Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
| Colour | Prism black | Brushed black | - |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 17.3" - IPS |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
| Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC | - |
| Features | Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle | Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 4.5 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 6-core | 6-core |
| Cache | 12 MB | - |
| 64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
| Chipset | Intel HM470 | Mobile Intel HM370 |
| Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) |
| MEMORY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) | 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 24 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
| Speed | 2933 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | 2666 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | SO-DIMM 260-pin |
| Slots Qty | 1 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 1 |
| STORAGE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Total Capacity | 1.024 TB | - |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) |
| RAID Level | RAID 0 | - |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design | NVIDIA Optimus |
| Gaming | Yes | - |
| Camera | - | Yes - HD |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, microphone |
| Audio Features | ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology | Nahimic 3 sound technology |
| VR Ready | Yes | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Ethernet Controller | - | Killer Ethernet E2600 |
| Compliant Standards | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 | - |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 76 Wh | 94.24 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 8.41 hours | - |
| Battery Run Time | Video playback: up to 8.41 hours Web browsing: up to 7.47 hours |
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| AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A | 230 Watt |
| INPUT | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Numeric Keypad | - | Yes |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
| Features | Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover | Fusion Engine, per-key RGB |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Interfaces | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI LAN Headphone output Microphone input |
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3) USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) 3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1 HDMI LAN Headphone output Microphone input |
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| Memory Card Reader | - | Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) |
| SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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| Software Included | Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI | - |
| MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Security Slot Type | Kensington security slot | Kensington security slot |
| Theft/Intrusion Protection | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) | Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) |
| Features | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery | Supra-Cool 2 technology |
| Compliant Standards | - | DisplayPort 1.4 |
| SAR Value | 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) | - |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | HC032T | - |
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