ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) 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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

fast ssd storage

powerful amd processor

long battery life

comfortable keyboard

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

average display brightness

higher price point

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 ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) and Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.9 cm x 21 cm x 1.43 cm 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.22 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Pine grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Screen Size (Type) 14" - IPS 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 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB -
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4500U / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon 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 - 720p Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 67 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone output (on supplied adapter)
LAN (on supplied adapter)
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 (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included McAfee, MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook 14 (UM425IA) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Included Accessories Power adapter, sleeve, USB to Ethernet adapter, USB-C to audio jack adapter Power adapter
Security Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - CNC Technology (Computer Numerical Control), GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G DisplayPort 1.4
Model Number AM080R X9 7UK0310P
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