Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS 15 (X515JA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS 15 (X515JA). 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-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

efficient cooling system

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

noisy under load

average webcam quality

ASUS 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS 15 (X515JA)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS 15 (X515JA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Silver | Slate grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7.7 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Anti-ghosting, multi-touch touchpad, N-key rollover Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-W9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS 15 (X515JA)
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
Repairability Index - 6.1 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty - International warranty - 1 year
Model Number W9 7UK0250P EJ2133W
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