Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. ASUS X415FA (EB043T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and ASUS X415FA (EB043T). 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 X415FA (EB043T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415FA (EB043T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. ASUS X415FA (EB043T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
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 - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, HDR 400 compatible, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 10210U / 1.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 16 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 X415FA (EB043T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 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 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) ASUS X415FA (EB043T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System -
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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