ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) and Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH). 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 17 (X705MA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large display

lightweight design

decent battery life

simple user interface

mediocre performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics

Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

slim, lightweight design

powerful graphics performance

fast ssd storage

good battery life

premium price tag

limited port selection

average sound quality

heats up under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) and Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
63 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 41.1 cm x 27 cm x 2.3 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black (bottom), star grey (top), star grey (LCD cover) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1600 x 900 (HD+) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 60% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, IGZO technology, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 2.7 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 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 VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) - Intel
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 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 Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
LAN
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader 3 in 1 (SD Card, Memory Stick, MultiMediaCard) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X705MA) Gigabyte AERO 15 SA (7UK2130SH)
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 GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, Supra-Cool 2 technology
SAR Value 0.531 W/kg (body), 0.531 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number BX019T -
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