Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
Gigabyte
46 Overall Score
vs
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
Microsoft
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
62 out of 100 low confidence 8 reviews
The Gigabyte laptop receives mixed reviews. While many users praise its build quality, performance, and value for money, there are significant complaints about GPU fan failures, noise, and a static popping noise on wireless headsets. Some users also report issues with the display and software, but overall, those who have had positive experiences find it to be a powerful and reliable machine.
Pros
- Strong build quality
- Great performance for gaming and AI
- Good value for money
- Thin display
- Upgradable RAM and storage
Cons
- GPU fan failures
- Loud under heavy load
- Static popping noise on wireless headsets
- Display issues (shuts off, lines)
- Poor software/control panel
Build quality 3
Performance 4
Value for money 2
Gpu fan reliability 2
Noise level 2
Wireless headset compatibility 1
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
85 out of 100 low confidence 5 reviews
Users are very satisfied with this Surface Laptop, praising its build quality, smooth trackpad, excellent screen brightness, and long battery life. One reviewer noted a printer connectivity issue, but overall sentiment is highly positive.
Pros
- Excellent screen brightness
- Smooth trackpad
- Great battery life
- Solid build quality
- Magnetic charging port
Cons
- Printer connectivity issue
Build quality 3
Trackpad 2
Screen brightness 2
Battery life 2
Charging port 1
Printer connectivity 1
Scores
Developer
Student
Business
Entertainment
Compact
Creator
Gaming
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH | Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel Core i9 13980HX★ | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E-84-100 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 5.6 GHz★ | 3.4 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 6 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080★ | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | integrated★ |
| VRAM | 12 GB★ | — |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X★ | Shared |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 15" |
| Resolution | 2560 px★ | 2496 px |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 600 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | sRGB |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 1 |
| Thunderbolt | — | USB4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4★ |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.80 kg | 1.66 kg★ |
| Battery | — | 66 Wh★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong cpu (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong screen (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong social proof (79th percentile)
- Below average portability (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average reliability (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average port selection (26th percentile)
Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition Black 2025
- Strong cpu (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong screen (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong reliability (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average gpu (28th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Microsoft Surface Laptop 15" 7th Edition
Scores 75 overall, wins 5 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 28 specs.