ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH). 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 VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

mediocre performance

low-resolution screen

few connectivity options

Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) and Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
72 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm
Weight 990 g 2.3 kg
Colour Star grey -
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Screen Size (Type) 11.6" 15.6" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life Factory Calibration, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB eMMC 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy cover
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG-CG
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 38 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours Up to 6 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard White LED backlight, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Education Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004RA) Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features - WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
SAR Value 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
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