Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA). 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 ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive battery life

lightweight and portable

vibrant display quality

fast processing speeds

solid build quality

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated GPU

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) and ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
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85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
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Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) vs. ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm 31.36 cm x 22.06 cm x 1.69 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 41 cm x 28.4 cm x 7.5 cm / 3.67 g
Weight 2 kg 1.39 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour Black Ponder blue
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 14" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 90 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, 5 mm bezel Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, 90% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 12-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 ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
RAM 32 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
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 ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
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 - Full HD
Camera Features - ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
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 Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad 2.0
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
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 ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
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 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15-Y9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) ASUS ZenBook 14 (UX3402VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter USB-C power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features - MIL-STD-810H tested, compatible with stylus, Cortana support
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, SGS Eye Care Display Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number Y9 7UK0410P KN114W
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