ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, durable design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material Plastic Aluminum
Colour Transparent silver Black
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Fusion Engine, chiclet keyboard, 16.7 million multi-colour illumination, N-key rollover, Windows Hello, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
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