ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-slim design

powerful gaming performance

innovative cooling system

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

short battery life

no webcam

limited upgradeability

high price point

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, durable design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 1.57 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 50 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones Fusion Engine, chiclet keyboard, 16.7 million multi-colour illumination, N-key rollover, Windows Hello, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX531GX Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features Active Aerodynamic System (AAS) Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number ES002T -
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