Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

good battery life

ample connectivity options

high price point

moderate weight

loud under load

limited upgradeability

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) and ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) vs. ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition No operating system
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15 YB (7UK1430SH) ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Technology System password
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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