ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ). 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 Gaming A15 (FX506II) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade design

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight build

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited color accuracy

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum chassis

ample connectivity options

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.49 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Bonfire black -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
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 TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 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 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 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 - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
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 TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home Advanced
Software Included - Microsoft 365
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FX506II) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (7UK4130SQ)
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
SAR Value 0.352 W/kg (body), 0.352 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number HN221T -
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