Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB). 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.

Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

slim, lightweight design

powerful graphics performance

fast ssd storage

good battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

average sound quality

heats up under load

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

large 17-inch display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
80 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Black Bonfire black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IGZO technology, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HCB)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, TUF sticker
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, Supra-Cool 2 technology System password
Repairability Index - 6.5 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - HX147W
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