Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Dell G15 (5520)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Dell G15 (5520). 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 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

moderate port selection

can get quite hot

heavy for portability

Dell G15 (5520) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5520) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

affordable price point

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Dell G15 (5520)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Dell G15 (5520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.81 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Dark shadow grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch, 13 ms response rate
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 M.2 2230
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 9 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5520)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System -
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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