Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W). 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 X515MA (EJ869W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate connectivity options

average display quality

modest processor performance

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
55 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS X515MA (EJ869W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
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 - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Anti-glare, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (1 x 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
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD 2.5" PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 600
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
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 Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Input - AC 100 -240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free)
1 x Serial ATA (0 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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS X515MA (EJ869W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, wired mouse, backpack
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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, BIOS protection
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P -
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