Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)

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In depth comparison and review of Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15). 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 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum design

RGB backlit keyboard

AI-enhanced gaming

high price point

moderate battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

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Difference between Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) and Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.89 cm x 24.49 cm x 1.68 cm 35.64 cm x 25 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.95 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Mineral grey Black
DISPLAY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Features Anti-glare, glass cover Anti-glare
PROCESSOR Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
CPU Intel Core i3 (8th Gen) 8130U / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 4 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM370
Features Integrated memory controller Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio Premium Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Harman audio technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller M.2 Card -
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Killer DoubleShot Pro Technology
BATTERY Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 45 Wh 94.24 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hours -
AC ADAPTER Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Multi-touch touchpad Anti-ghosting, Fusion Engine, customisable Macro Keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Interfaces USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Always On)
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition - English Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition
Software Included Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), Lenovo ID, Lenovo App Explorer -
MISCELLANEOUS Lenovo IdeaPad 530S-15IKB (Lenovo IdeaPad 530S) Gigabyte AERO 15-X9 (Gigabyte AERO 15)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) 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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, RapidCharge CNC Technology (Computer Numerical Control), GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported
Compliant Standards RoHS DisplayPort 1.4
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number 15IKB 81EV X9 7UK0310P
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