Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T). 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-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 G531GU (AL001T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

refreshing 120Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

adequate cooling system

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
84 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.395 kg
Colour Black Original black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
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 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Output 230 Watt -
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Sonic Studio, Armoury Crate, GameFirst V, GameVisual
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL001T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, 3D Flow Zone design
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P -
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