Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
What Buyers Say
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
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
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
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Scores
Specifications
| Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH | ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i9 13980HX★ | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 8 | 12★ |
| Frequency | 5.6 GHz★ | 2.0 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 36 MB★ | 24 MB |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080★ | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6X★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 17.3" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2560 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz★ | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% DCI-P3 | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | — | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3★ | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth V5.2★ | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.80 kg | 1.57 kg★ |
| OS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Gigabyte AORUS 17X 17.3" AXF-D4US694SH Black 2023
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
Verdict
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 10 of 30 specs.