Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T). 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-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics card

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 144Hz display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.57 kg
Case Material - Metal
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel WideView, slim bezel design, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB Hybrid Drive - Seagate
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, per-key RGB, keystone button
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 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 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix Hero III G531GV (ES037T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, web camera
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - Anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design, Aura Sync light bar
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P -
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