ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

powerful AMD processor

fast SSD storage

excellent battery life

high refresh rate display

limited port selection

no built-in webcam

gets quite hot

premium price tag

Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

ample connectivity options

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

heavier than competitors

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) and Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22 cm x 1.79 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Magnesium-aluminum alloy -
Colour Eclipse grey | Moonlight white -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB -
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (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 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA G-SYNC, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Four speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (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
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
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)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA401IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 XA (7UK1130SQ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - 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 System password Supra-Cool 2 technology
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number HE001T -
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