ASUS F515JA (BR097T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP). 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.

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient thermal management

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS F515JA (BR097T) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 24.85 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Slate grey -
DISPLAY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, thin bezel design, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 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 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Video Resolutions 640 x 480 -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Run Time - : up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, white LED backlight, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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