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GIGABYTE AERO 15X vs GIGABYTE Aorus X5 v8

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  • 120specifications compared
  • 25differ
  • 95identical
  • 46known for one product only

Key differences

  • Processor model
    • AERO 15X:i7-8750H
    • Aorus X5 v8:i7-8850H
  • Processor boost frequency
    • AERO 15X:4.1 GHz
    • Aorus X5 v8:4.3 GHz
  • Processor frequency
    • AERO 15X:2.2 GHz
    • Aorus X5 v8:2.6 GHz
  • Configurable TDP-down frequency
    • AERO 15X:1.7 GHz
    • Aorus X5 v8:2.1 GHz
  • Total storage capacity
    • AERO 15X:512 GB
    • Aorus X5 v8:1.25 TB
  • Storage media
    • AERO 15X:SSD
    • Aorus X5 v8:HDD+SSD
  • SSD capacity
    • AERO 15X:512 GB
    • Aorus X5 v8:256 GB
  • On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)
    • AERO 15X:1100 MHz
    • Aorus X5 v8:1150 MHz

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Comparison of AERO 15X, Aorus X5 v8
166 specifications
Designidentical
Market positioningKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGaming
Displayidentical
LED backlightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Native aspect ratioKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16:9
Maximum refresh rateKnown for one144 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffersi7-8750Hi7-8850H
Processor boost frequencyDiffers4.1 GHz4.3 GHz
Processor frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz2.6 GHz
Configurable TDP-down frequencyDiffers1.7 GHz2.1 GHz
ECC supported by processorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
SteppingKnown for oneU0Unknown — not stated by the source
Memoryidentical
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 8 GB
Maximum internal memory (64-bit)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source32 GB
Storage3 differ
Total storage capacityDiffers512 GB1.25 TB
Storage mediaDiffersSSDHDD+SSD
Number of HDDs installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
HDD capacityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 TB
HDD sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.5"
SSD capacityDiffers512 GB256 GB
Total SSDs capacityKnown for one512 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Graphics1 differ
On-board graphics card familyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® UHD Graphics
On-board graphics card dynamic frequency (max)Differs1100 MHz1150 MHz
Number of discrete graphics cards installedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio1 differ
Speaker powerDiffers2 W9 W
Built-in subwooferKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Number of microphonesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby AtmosUnknown — not stated by the source
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cameraidentical
Front camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 MP
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Front camera signal formatKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source720p
Network2 differ
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)802.11a, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKiller Wireless-AC 1535
Ethernet LAN data ratesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10,100,1000 Mbit/s
Bluetooth versionDiffers4.24.1
Mobile network connectionKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers23
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantityDiffers10
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
DisplayPorts quantityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Mini DisplayPorts quantityKnown for one1Unknown — not stated by the source
Performanceidentical
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel® HM370
Keyboard1 differ
Numeric keypadDiffersYesNo
Windows keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneVariousUnknown — not stated by the source
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 10 ProWindows 10 Home
Drivers includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor special features6 differ
Embedded options availableDiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP)DiffersNoYes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) versionDiffers0.001.00
Intel TSX-NIDiffersNoYes
Intel TSX-NI versionDiffers0.001.00
Processor ARK IDDiffers134906134899
Processor codeKnown for oneSR3YYUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
AC adapter powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source200 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltageKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source100 - 240 V
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers2 kg3.59 kg
WidthDiffers256.4 mm390 mm
DepthDiffers250 mm272 mm
HeightDiffers18.9 mm22.9 mm
Packaging contentidentical
ManualKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Power cord includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Warranty cardKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Other featuresidentical
On/off buttonKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Supplied AC adapter typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAC
Securityidentical
Cable lock slotKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneKensingtonUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source

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