Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) vs. ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) and ASUS X415EA (EK174TS). 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 XD (73UK544SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, durable design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

ASUS X415EA (EK174TS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X415EA (EK174TS) 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

modest display quality

limited upgrade options

no dedicated graphics

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) and ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) vs. ASUS X415EA (EK174TS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm 32.54 cm x 21.6 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.55 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Black Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
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)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400 Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 24 MB 4 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 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 XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
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, Dynamic Boost 2.0 -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features - ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
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 XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Fusion Engine, chiclet keyboard, 16.7 million multi-colour illumination, N-key rollover, Windows Hello, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
-
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
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 (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) ASUS X415EA (EK174TS)
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 Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System System password
Repairability Index - 6.3 (out of 10)
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