Gigabyte has released a new version of the AERO 15 Laptop. So how does the AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen) compare against the older AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen)? You can find out in this comparison guide.
Quick Summary
The AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen) provide faster CPU, GPU and RAM performances when compared to the AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen) counterparts.
The only advantage the older generation has is that the most of the AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) lpatop models are equipped with a 240Hz IGZO screen, which has a faster refresh rate than the 144Hz IPS screen used by AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen).
If you are interested, you can purchase any of the laptops on Amazon with the following links:
- AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen)
- AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen)
- AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen)
- AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen)
Comparison Charts
AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) vs. AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen)
AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) | AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen) | |
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Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) | 356 mm x 250 mm x 20 mm (or 14.0" x 9.8" x 0.78") | 356 mm x 250 mm x 20 mm (or 14.0" x 9.8" x 0.78") |
Weight | 4.4 lb or around 2 kg | 4.4 lb or around 2 kg |
CPU Configurations | 9th Gen Intel Core i9-9980HK (2.4Ghz to 5.0Ghz) 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9750H (2.6GHz to 4.5GHz) | 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10980HK (2.4GHz to 5.3GHz) 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H (2.3GHz to 5.1GHz) 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H (2.6GHz to 5.0GHz) |
GPU Configurations | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GDDR6 6GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GDDR6 6GB |
Other GPU Features | Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Optimus Technology | Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Optimus Technology |
RAM Slots | 2x DDR4 2666MHz | 2x DDR4 2666MHz/DDR4 2933MHz |
Ram Configurations | 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB | 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB |
Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 Express Chipset | Mobile Intel HM470 Express Chipset |
Display | 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 240Hz IGZO anti-glare LCD display 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 144Hz IPS anti-glare LCD display (AERO 15S SA model only) | 15.6" FHD 1920x1080 144Hz IPS anti-glare LCD display |
Storage Slots | 2x M.2 SSD slots (Type 2280, supports 1x NVMe PCIe & SATA/1x NVMe PCIe) | 2x M.2 SSD slots (Type 2280, supports 1x NVMe PCIe & SATA/1x NVMe PCIe) |
Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB | 512 GB 1 TB |
Optical Disk Drive? | No | No |
Audio | 2x 2 watt speakers Microphone Nahimic 3 audio software | 2x 2 watt speakers Microphone Nahimic 3 audio software |
Keyboard | Gigabyte Fusion RGB Per-Key Backlit Keyboard | Gigabyte Fusion RGB Per-Key Backlit Keyboard |
Ports | 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack 1x DC-in Jack 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.4 & USB3.1 (USB Type-C) 1x RJ-45 1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) 1x UHS-II SD Card Reader 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type-A) | 1x DC-in Jack 1x HDMI 2.0 1x Headphone out 1x Microphone in 1x mini DP 1.4 1x RJ-45 1x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) 1x UHS-II SD Card Reader 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A) |
Connections | Bluetooth V5.0 + LE Killer Ethernet E2600 Intel-Powered Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 | Bluetooth V5.0 + LE Killer Ethernet E2600 Intel-Powered Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
Webcam | HD Camera | HD Camera |
Security | Firmware-based TPM with Intel Platform Trust Technology | Firmware-based TPM with Intel Platform Trust Technology |
Battery | Li Polymer 94.24Wh | Li Polymer 94.24Wh |
Power Adapter | 230W | 230W |
Pricing | Check price on Amazon. | Check Price on Amazon. |
AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen) vs. AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen)
AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen) | AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen) | |
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Dimensions (Width x Depth x Height) | 356 mm x 250 mm x 20 mm (or 14.0" x 9.8" x 0.78") | 356 mm x 250 mm x 20 mm (or 14.0" x 9.8" x 0.78") |
Weight | 4.4 lb or around 2 kg | 4.4 lb or around 2 kg |
CPU Configurations | 9th Generation Intel Core i9-9980HK (2.4Ghz to 5.0Ghz) 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9750H (2.6GHz to 4.5GHz) | 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10980HK (2.4GHz to 5.3GHz) 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H (2.3GHz to 5.1GHz) 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H (2.6GHz to 5.0GHz) |
GPU Configurations | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GDDR6 6GB | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GDDR6 6GB |
Other GPU Features | Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Optimus Technology | Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA Optimus Technology |
RAM Slots | 2x DDR4 2666MHz | 2x DDR4 2666MHz/DDR4 2933MHz |
Ram Configurations | 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB | 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB |
Chipset | Mobile Intel HM370 Express Chipset | Mobile Intel HM470 Express Chipset |
Display | 15.6" Thin Bezel Samsung UHD 3840x2160 AMOLED display | 15.6" Thin Bezel Samsung UHD 3840x2160 AMOLED display |
Storage Slots | 2x M.2 SSD slots (Type 2280, supports 1x NVMe PCIe & SATA/1x NVMe PCIe) | 2x M.2 SSD slots (Type 2280, supports 1x NVMe PCIe & SATA/1x NVMe PCIe) |
Storage | 256 GB 512 GB 1 TB | 512 GB 1 TB |
Optical Disk Drive? | No | No |
Audio | 2x 2 watt speakers Microphone Nahimic 3 audio software | 2x 2 watt speakers Microphone Nahimic 3 audio software |
Keyboard | Gigabyte Fusion RGB Per-Key Backlit Keyboard | Gigabyte Fusion RGB Per-Key Backlit Keyboard |
Ports | 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack 1x DC-in Jack 1x HDMI 2.0 1x DP 1.4 & USB3.1 (USB Type-C) 1x RJ-45 1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C) 1x UHS-II SD Card Reader 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type-A) | 1x DC-in Jack 1x HDMI 2.0 1x Headphone out 1x Microphone in 1x mini DP 1.4 1x RJ-45 1x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C) 1x UHS-II SD Card Reader 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A) |
Connections | Bluetooth V5.0 + LE Killer Ethernet E2600 Intel-Powered Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 | Bluetooth V5.0 + LE Killer Ethernet E2600 Intel-Powered Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 |
Webcam | HD Camera | HD Camera |
Security | Firmware-based TPM with Intel Platform Trust Technology | Firmware-based TPM with Intel Platform Trust Technology |
Battery | Li Polymer 94.24Wh | Li Polymer 94.24Wh |
Power Adapter | 230W | 230W |
Pricing | Check Price on Amazon. | Check Price on Amazon. |
Dimensions
All four Gigabyte laptops have the same measurements. You can check out the stats below:
- 356 mm x 250 mm x 20 mm (or 14.0″ x 9.8″ x 0.78″)
Weight
The newer and older versions of the AERO 15 and AERO 15 OLED have the same weight at 4.4 lb (or around 2 kg).
CPU Configurations
The newer AERO 15 and AERO 15 OLED laptops are equipped with the 10th generation Intel Core CPUs, which are faster than the 9th generation CPUs that come with the older AERO 15 and AERO 15 OLED laptops. The processor you get depends on the configuration. You can take a look at the available CPU options for each of the four laptops below:
Gigabyte AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen):
- 9th Generation Intel Core i9-9980HK (2.4Ghz to 5.0Ghz)
- 9th Generation Intel Core i7-9750H (2.6GHz to 4.5GHz)
Gigabyte AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen):
- 10th Gen Intel Core i9-10980HK (2.4GHz to 5.3GHz)
- 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10875H (2.3GHz to 5.1GHz)
- 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10750H (2.6GHz to 5.0GHz)
GPU Configurations
The best GPU you can get the Intel 9th Gen AERO 15 is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB. For the Intel 9th Gen AERO 15 OLED, the best graphics processor is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB.
The best GPU for both Intel 10th Gen AERO 15 and AERO 15 OLED is the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB.
The GPU you get depends of the model. You can check out the available options for each of the four laptops below:
AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen):
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GDDR6 6GB
AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen):
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GB
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GDDR6 6GB
- NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 GDDR5 4GB
AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen):
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 With Max-Q Design GDDR6 8GB
- NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 GDDR6 6GBÂ NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti GDDR6 6GB
All four products are also equipped with the Intel UHD Graphics 630 in addition to supporting the NVIDIA Optimus Technology.
RAM Slots
For the 9th generation Intel AERO 15 laptops from Gigabyte, you get two slots of DDR4 2666MHz. For the 9th generation Intel AERO 15 laptops from Gigabyte, you get two slots of DDR4 2666MHz/DDR4 2933MHz.
RAM Configurations
All four laptops in this comparison support the following RAM configurations: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.
Chipset
The AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen) use the Mobile Intel HM370 Express Chipset while the AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen) uses Mobile Intel HM470 Express Chipset.
Display
Most of the AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) models are equipped with the 15.6″ FHD 1920×1080 240Hz IGZO anti-glare LCD display, which has a high refresh rate when compared to the AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) laptop’s 15.6″ FHD 1920×1080 144Hz IPS anti-glare LCD display.
Both the AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen) use the same screens.
You can take a look at the display configuration for each version below:
- AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen): 15.6″ FHD 1920×1080 240Hz IGZO anti-glare LCD display or 15.6″ FHD 1920×1080 144Hz IPS anti-glare LCD display (AERO 15S SA model only)
- AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen): 15.6″ FHD 1920×1080 144Hz IPS anti-glare LCD display
- AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen): 15.6″ Thin Bezel Samsung UHD 3840×2160 AMOLED display
- AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen): 15.6″ Thin Bezel Samsung UHD 3840×2160 AMOLED display
Storage Slots
All four products utilize the same two M.2 SSD slots (Type 2280, supports 1x NVMe PCIe & SATA/ 1x NVMe PCIe).
Storage
The internal storage capacity for the Intel 9th Gen Gigabyte Areo 15 laptops can be 256 GB, 512 GB or 1 TB. The internal storage for the Intel 10th Gen Gigabyte Areo 15 laptops are either 512 GB or 1 TB.
Optical Disk Drive
None of the products come with an optical disk drive.
Audio
The audio features are identical between the two generations as you get a microphone, two 2-watt speakers and Nahimic 3 audio software.
Keyboard
All four also use the same Gigabyte Fusion RGB Per-Key Backlit Keyboard.
Ports
The ports of both the 9th and 10th generation laptops are also virtually identical as well. You can find the lists below.
AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen):
- 1x DC-in Jack
- 1x HDMI 2.0
- 1x Headphone out
- 1x Microphone in
- 1x mini DP 1.4
- 1x RJ-45
- 1x Thunderbolt 3 (Type-C)
- 1x UHS-II SD Card Reader
- 3x USB 3.2 Gen1 (Type-A)
AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen):
- 1x 3.5mm Headphone/Microphone Combo Jack
- 1x DC-in Jack
- 1x HDMI 2.0
- 1x DP 1.4 & USB3.1 (USB Type-C)
- 1x RJ-45
- 1x Thunderbolt 3 (USB Type-C)
- 1x UHS-II SD Card Reader
- 3x USB 3.1 Gen1 (Type-A)
Connections
All of the products in this comparison use the following connection types:
- Bluetooth V5.0 + LE
- Killer Ethernet E2600
- Intel-Powered Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650.
Webcam
The Gigabyte laptops are also equipped with a HD Camera that you can use as a webcam.
Security
All of the products use the firmware-based TPM with Intel Platform Trust Technology as security.
Battery
The AERO 15 (Intel 9th Gen), AERO 15 OLED (Intel 9th Gen), AERO 15 (Intel 10th Gen) and AERO 15 OLED (Intel 10th Gen) use the same Li Polymer 94.24Wh battery.
Power Adapter
The laptops also have the same 230 W power adapter.
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