Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Dell G15 (5511)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Dell G15 (5511). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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

Dell G15 (5511) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5511) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

strong gaming performance

efficient thermal management

reasonable price point

robust build quality

upgradable memory options

heavyweight design

mediocre battery life

dim display

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Dell G15 (5511)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
73 % - Design
66 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Dell G15 (5511) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.81 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Dark shadow grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
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, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM570
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) Dell G15 (5511)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - 78.6 degrees, RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3D audio
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 - M.2 2230
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG Realtek RTL8125BGS
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (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
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (PowerShare)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (12 months subscription), Microsoft Office (30 days trial, excludes office licence)
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5511)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader -
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System -
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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