Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition). 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 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 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

affordable gaming option

robust thermal management

expandable storage options

decent battery life

heavy build

dim display brightness

basic audio quality

no Thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) and Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
80 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) vs. Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm 35.72 cm x 27.21 cm x 2.49 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 2.81 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
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, 120 Hz refresh rate, Narrow Border Display, 35 ms response rate, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 5 5600H / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 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) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
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 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
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 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x - M.2 2230
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG Realtek RTL8125BG
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
Technology Lithium polymer 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 56 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 6.17 hours
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
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 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
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 1 (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 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial), McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XC (8UK4450SP) Dell G15 (5515 Ryzen Edition)
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 Limited warranty - 15 months
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