ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics card

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) and Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2 kg
Colour Black, gun metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - 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 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - Killer Wireless-AC 1550
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GW (ES043T) Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 3D ROG sculpture Power adapter
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 System password -
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number - Y9 7UK0410P
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