Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M). 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

MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 (A10M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

solid build quality

decent keyboard comfort

full hd display

average battery life

moderate performance

no thunderbolt support

limited gaming capabilities

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) and MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) vs. MSI Modern 15 (A10M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Carbon grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 WideView, MSI Matrix Display, TrueColor 2.0, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 10110U / 2.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 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 Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB SSD PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wireless-AC 9560
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 52 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB White LED backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Software Included - MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, MSI Creator Center
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR YD (94UK548SP) MSI Modern 15 (A10M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology, MIL-STD-810G tested
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number - 652UK
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