Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA). 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 XC (8UK4450SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast ssd storage

high price point

moderate port selection

can get quite hot

heavy for portability

ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust security features

efficient multitasking performance

long battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

higher price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 32.34 cm x 22.31 cm x 1.8 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.22 kg
Case Material Aluminum Aluminum, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour - Star black
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology 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 - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1155G7 / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 63 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 65 Watt, 20 V, 3.25 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (1 free)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS ExpertBook B5 (B5402CEA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System ErgoLift, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 CTR 21, UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, JIS C 0950, EU RoHS, EU REACH
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - KI0266X
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