Comparison of Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090)
Comparison of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090) vs Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)

Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) vs HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090)

$5,999.00
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Comparison summary

  • 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey is the better value option.
  • For performance 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey has a better performing processor.
  • For graphics performance 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey has a lot better graphics card.
  • Gigabyte AERO 17 has a higher resolution screen (4k).
  • AERO 17 features a bigger display. For carrying 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey is lighter. Its also slimmer and smaller in size.
Compare technical specifications of Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)
Compare technical specifications of HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090)

Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090)

120hz screeni9 CPUHigh resolution
2026 modelThinHigh resolution

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Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090)
Processor (CPU)?Central Processing Unit is the heart of a laptop and is responsible for executing programs.
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Intel Core i9-12900HKIntel Core Ultra 9 285H
Memory (RAM)?Memory increases the general speed and multiprocessing capabilities of a laptop.
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32gb32gb
Graphics card (GPU)?Graphics Processing Unit calculates 3D graphics and is essential for gaming and heavy programs.
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GeForce RTX 3080 TiGeForce RTX 5090
Screen size
17.3″16″
Screen resolution
4k (3840 x 2160 pixels)WQXGA (2560 x 1600 pixels)
Weight
5.73 lbs (2.6 kg)4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)
Size (length x width x height)
15.6 x 9.5 x 0.92 inches13.94 x 9.69 x 0.65 inches
(39.62 x 24.13 x 2.34 cm)(35.41 x 24.61 x 1.65 cm)
Operating system (OS)
Windows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Hard drives
2000gb SSD2000gb SSD
Release date
March 8, 2022August 19, 2026
Amazon.com List Price
$5,999.00$5,229.00
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Laptop Dimensions

Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)

15.6 in
39.62 cm
9.5 in
24.13 cm
Thickness: 0.92 in (2.34 cm)

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090)

13.94 in
35.41 cm
9.69 in
24.61 cm
Thickness: 0.65 in (1.65 cm)

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Gigabyte AERO 17 (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP) summary

Gigabyte AERO 17 is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro released in 2022. It doesn't come with the top Intel CPU and also less RAM than it's rivals for its price. The laptop has the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti graphics card which is subpar for playing games. You can run 80% of the games published this year on recommended settings. 4k resolution is acceptable for the 17-inch 120 Hz display. Your 2000gb SSD storage is satisfactory leaves room for improvement. It is very easy to carry at only 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg).

GIGABYTE AERO 17 YE5-17.3" 4K/UHD miniLED 120Hz, Intel Core i9-12900HK, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti GPU 16GB GDDR6, 32GB DDR5 RAM, 2TB SSD, Win11 Pro, Creator & Gaming Laptop (AERO 17 YE5-94US748HP)

NVIDIA 30 Series GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16GB GDDR6, Boost Clock 1125MHz, Maximum Graphics Power 105 W

Intel 12th Gen Ready: 12th Gen Intel Core i9-12900HK (2.5GHz~5GHz)

DDR5 Ready: DDR5 4800 16GB*2, 2x DDR5 Slots - Max 64GB, 2TB Storage

Cutting-Edge Display: 17.3" Thin Bezel 4K/UHD 3840x2160 miniLED 120Hz Display, VESA DisplayHDR 1000

Next Gen Interface: Windows 11 Pro, Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 (Gig+), Bluetooth V5.2

AERO Hub: External Adaptor with HDMI, miniDP, USB 3.1 Type-A, RJ45

Dynamic Audio: DTS:X Ultra Audio Technology, Built-in Microphone, 2x 2W Speakers

I/O: 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen2 (Type-C), 1x 3.5mm Audio Combo Jack, 1x DC-in Jack

ASIN: B09TVD5CGS

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey (GU605CX-G16.U9X5090) summary

HIDevolution 2025 ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX Grey is a gaming laptop with Windows 11 Pro. It has the GeForce RTX 5090 graphics card that is very good for playing games. You can run 90% of the games published this year on recommended settings. The laptop doesn't have the best Intel processor and also less memory than the competition for its price. Only WQXGA resolution is subpar for the 16″ 240 Hz screen. The 2000gb SSD storage is fine but could be higher. It is very light at only 4.08 lbs (1.85 kg).

HIDevolution [2025] ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 GU605CX [Grey] 16" WQXGA 240Hz OLED, 2.7 GHz Ultra 9-285H, RTX 5090, 32 GB LPDDR5X RAM, 2 TB PCIe SSD, Windows 11 Pro

Intel Core Arrow Lake Ultra 9-285H 16 Core - 16 Thread Processor, 2.7 GHz (Max Turbo Frequency 5.4 GHz), 24 MB Smart Cache with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 w/ 24 GB GDDR7

HIDevolution upgrades the 16" 2.5K (2560 x 1600, WQXGA) 240Hz OLED Display Gaming Laptop with stocked Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut on CPU by adding Gelid GC Extreme on GPU for improved performance and optimal system temperature

PCIe based storage--2 TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe SSD--ensures that you experience the fastest boot up & load times

32 GB LPDDR5X 7467 dual channel on board system memory (Speeds subject to system capability)--run memory hungry applications and multitask with ease

Operating system: Windows 11 Pro--installed by HIDevolution. HIDevolution Promise: Authorized ASUS Build to Order Dealer, thorough quality testing, a 1 Year Warranty, and access to our expert support staff. Contact us for more customization options.

ASIN: B0DYZ8CVB8

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