Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV). 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.

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics card

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

fast processing speeds

high price point

average battery life

noisy under load

limited upgradeability

ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 35.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 3.04 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Black Eclipse grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 7 ms response rate, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13450HX
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 10-core
Cache - 20 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amp; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 280 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys Chiclet keyboard, 4-Zone RGB backlight
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G16 (G614JV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Aura Sync Rear Glow
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P N3106W
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