ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) and Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP). 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 X515EA (BQ579T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

good processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

modest battery life

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

good battery life

fast processing speeds

high price point

limited port selection

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) and Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
76 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) -
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, HDR 400 True Black, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 1165G7 / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
SSD Cache 32 GB 3D Xpoint (Optane) -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ579T) Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED KC (8UK5130SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 - GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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