ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

full hd display

durable keyboard design

decent cooling system

affordable gaming option

heavyweight build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient thermal management

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm 35.6 cm x 24.85 cm x 2.24 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black IMR, red matter -
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2400 (UHD+)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, thin bezel design, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 14-core
Cache 9 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features - Windows Hello
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X DTS:X Ultra
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Run Time - : up to 7 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 120 Watt, 19 V, 6.3 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology Chiclet keyboard, white LED backlight, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GE (EV168T) Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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