Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD vs. Microsoft Surface

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Microsoft Surface
Microsoft Surface

Our Rating: 85 %

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD and Microsoft Surface. 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.

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning oled display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, portable design

high-quality build

efficient thermal management

premium price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Microsoft Surface Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

versatile form factor

high-resolution touchscreen

lightweight design

solid build quality

good battery life

higher price range

limited port selection

moderate storage options

average graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD and Microsoft Surface
81 % - Design
92 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
78 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD vs. Microsoft Surface Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 1.99 cm 27.8 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour - Platinum
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - AMOLED 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 3:2
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 -
Features Pantone Validated, Gigabyte RGB Fusion 2.0, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 24 MB 12 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD
Secondary Storage 512 GB SSD - (M.2) - PCIe 4.0 NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features - Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Output 230 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4 / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0 x4) (0 free)
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Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output (mini-phone 3.5 mm)
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Business Standard, Business Premium or Microsoft 365 Apps (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription)
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15 OLED YD Microsoft Surface
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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