Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW). 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 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, modern design

ample storage capacity

good thermal management

heavier than competitors

short battery life

premium price point

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile convertible design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality qhd display

innovative cooling system

lightweight and portable

expensive price point

limited battery life

average webcam quality

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) and ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) vs. ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 25.4 cm x 2.74 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.1 kg
Colour - Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - AMOLED 16"
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (QHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% DCI-P3
Features Factory Calibration, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.9 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Optimus, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy cover IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG-CG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 6 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
External PCI Express
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 5 XE4 (73UK614SH) ASUS ROG Flow X16 (GV601RW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Repairability Index - 7.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - M5039W
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