ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO). 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 Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate screen

lightweight and portable

solid battery life

effective cooling system

mediocre webcam quality

no Thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

average color accuracy

Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

efficient cooling system

high price point

heavy build

limited port selection

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.5 kg
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
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 Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 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 - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, N-key rollover Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
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 G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
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 65W power delivery Supra-Cool 2 technology
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number AL014T -
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