ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15). 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 VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

compact and lightweight

affordable price point

decent battery life

solid build quality

fast boot-up speed

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

AI-enhanced gaming

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) and Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 220 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 12 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 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home in S mode Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 14 (A416JA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 CNC Technology (Computer Numerical Control), GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Repairability Index 6.6 (out of 10) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Model Number EK382TS X9 7UK0310P
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