Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)

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In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) and Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ). 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.

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Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.5 kg
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1130SO) Gigabyte AERO 17 WA (7UK1130SQ)
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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Supra-Cool 2 technology Supra-Cool 2 technology
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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