Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA). 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 17 (X1702ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 39.93 cm x 25.43 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Black Icelight silver
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 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, Narrow Border Display, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-core
Cache - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB
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
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wireless-AC 1550 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
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
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
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, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard, IceBlades fan
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P AU043W
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