Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) vs. ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) and ASUS M3500QC (L1177W). 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 YD (94UK548SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

efficient cooling system

ample connectivity options

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

lightweight and portable

vivid display quality

fast SSD storage

competitive price point

average battery life

no Thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) and ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) vs. ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.65 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Quiet blue
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 19 V
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
-
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
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