Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF). 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 Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful intel processor

lightweight and portable

vivid oled display

fast ssd storage

competitive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no dedicated gpu

standard design

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
80 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 31.71 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.4 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Cool silver
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Glossy
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 12450H / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache - L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 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
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
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 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Dual speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
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
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS Vivobook 14X (K3405ZF)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, Carry bag
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 - ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P LY134W
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