Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T). 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-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

AI-enhanced gaming

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

attractive rgb lighting

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.4 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, ABS plastic
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (9th Gen) 9300H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 9 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
RAM 16 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL059T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features CNC Technology (Computer Numerical Control), GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported System password
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Model Number X9 7UK0310P -
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