Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

efficient cooling system

good battery life

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

loud under load

ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

ample connectivity options

comfortable keyboard

reasonable price

average display quality

modest battery life

heavier design

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) and ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
82 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 35.8 cm x 23.65 cm x 1.94 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.73 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, thin bezel design Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
CPU Intel Core i9 (9th Gen) 9980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94.24 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Fusion Engine, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
VGA
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
Software Included Microsoft 365 -
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XA (9UK4130SQ) ASUS ExpertBook B1 (B1500CEA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
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 Supra-Cool 2 technology System password, hard drive password, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - EJ0042R
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