Gigabyte U4 UD Ultrabook - 14” IPS, Core i7 - sub $700 ????

We have examined the Core i7-1165G7 Tiger Lake processor in many different laptops, but in this review, we are taking a look at a Core i7-1195G7-powered 14” portable laptop from Gigabyte – the U4 UD. A 1080p IPS display, 16GB of DDR4 memory, and a 512GB NVMe SSD all for the modest price of £699.97; how will this wallet-friendly machine perform?

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00:00 Start
00:15 Introduction
01:32 The Design
02:55 The Hardware
04:23 The 14 inch Screen
04:58 Connectivity
06:11 Battery and charger
06:50 Keyboard / trackpad
07:30 Speakers
08:09 Security inputs
08:29 Webcam quality
08:51 Cooling system / software
09:41 Test procedures
11:01 Performance Test results
15:56 Luke’s closing thoughts

Gigabyte U4 UD-70UK823SO Specs:
• Processor: Intel Core i7-1195G7 (4C/8T, 2.9GHz Base, 28W Rated TDP-up Mode)
• Memory: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (8GB onboard, 8GB SODIMM)
• Graphics Card: Integrated Intel Iris Xe iGPU (96 EUs)
• Display: 14” 16:9 FHD 1920×1080 60Hz IPS
• System Drive: 512GB ESR512GTLG-E6GBTNB4 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe SSD
• Battery: 36 Whr battery with 65W barrel-style Power Adapter
• Design: Slightly below 990g weight with 16.5mm chassis thickness
• Operating System: Windows 11

Pros:
• Very good hardware configuration for the cost.
• Upgradable SODIMM RAM is positive.
• Excellent design and manufacturing choices at this price point.
• Pleasant 14” IPS display.
• Lightweight, compact form factor with strong build quality.
• Thunderbolt 4/USB4 connectivity.
Cons:
• Core i7-1195G7 doesn’t show its full horsepower and 11th Gen is looking aged.
• Battery life is mediocre, at best.
• Fan noise can often be irritating.


Comparison Laptops Specs

ASUS ZenBook Flip S OLED UX371:
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (4C8T, 12W Rated TDP-down Mode)
16GB LPDDR4X 4266MHz
Integrated Intel Iris Xe iGPU (96 EUs)
67 Whr battery with 65W USB-C Power Adapter
Around 1.2kg weight with 11.9-13.9mm chassis thickness

ASUS ZenBook 13 OLED UM325S:
AMD Ryzen 7 5800U (8C16T, 15W Rated TDP)
16GB LPDDR4X 3733MHz
AMD Radeon Vega 8 iGPU
67 Whr battery with 65W USB-C Power Adapter
Around 1.12kg weight with 13.9mm chassis thickness

Razer Blade Stealth 13:
Intel Core i7-1165G7 (4C8T, 28W Rated TDP)
16GB LPDDR4 4266MHz
Nvidia GTX 1650 Ti Max-Q
53.1 Whr battery with 100W USB-C Power Adapter
1.41kg weight with 15.3mm thickness


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