AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient thermal management

good speaker quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb amoled display

lightweight design

powerful processor performance

fast charging support

enhanced multitasking capabilities

higher price point

limited port selection

no dedicated graphics

average speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) and Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) vs. Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm 35.54 cm x 25.04 cm x 1.25 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 1.56 kg
Colour - Graphite
DISPLAY AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16" - AMOLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (QHD) 2880 x 1800 (WQXGA+)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 212
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 500 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 120% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 16 million colours
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level HDR 500 True Black, 0.2 ms response rate, Eye Caring, gaming performance
PROCESSOR AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 1340P / 1.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 12 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
MEMORY AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 6000 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 216 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features Windows Hello -
Sound Stereo speakers, dual array microphone AKG stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 76 Watt
Battery Life Up to 7 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Output 240 Watt 65 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, ClickPad
Keyboard Name - Pro keyboard
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Backlit
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) 2 x SSD (1 free)
Interfaces USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
USB 3.2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Samsung Recovery Solution, Samsung Update, Samsung Settings, Samsung Gallery, Studio Plus, Samsung Flow, Live Wallpaper, Quick Search, Samsung Notes, Screen Recorder, Galaxy Book Smart Switch, Quick Share, Samsung Pass, Second Screen, Private Share, Galaxy Book Experience
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15 XE4 (73UKB14SH) Samsung Galaxy Book3 Pro
Included Accessories Power adapter 65W USB-C power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System -
Compliant Standards - IEC 61960
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 0.607 W/kg (body)
0.607 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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