ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH). 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 TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

solid gaming performance

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution OLED display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast SSD storage

high price point

average webcam quality

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) and Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm
Weight 2 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Eclipse grey -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11300H / 3.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX516PM) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number HN015T -
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