Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) vs. ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) and ASUS X415JA (EK1009T). 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 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

good battery life

efficient cooling system

high price point

heavy for portability

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

ASUS X415JA (EK1009T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415JA (EK1009T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

solid build quality

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

mediocre graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) and ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) vs. ASUS X415JA (EK1009T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache - 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
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 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
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 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
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 output
Microphone input
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR WB (8UK4130SH) ASUS X415JA (EK1009T)
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 -
Repairability Index - 6.6 (out of 10)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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