ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP). 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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative screenpad technology

compact and lightweight design

high-resolution display

solid build quality

powerful processor

average battery life

limited port selection

higher price point

noisy under load

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

moderate port selection

can get quite hot

heavy for portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
83 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.5 cm x 1.79 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Metal Aluminum
Colour Deep dive blue -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2400 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
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 ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR/RGB camera -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12.5 hours Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 90 Watt, 19 V 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Type Keyboard, ScreenPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 5.5" FHD (1920 x 1080) Super IPS+ display N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 2.0
LAN (on supplied cable)
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 (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 UX480FD (E1049T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features - GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
SAR Value 0.5 W/kg (body), 0.5 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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