AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sturdy build quality

effective thermal management

good battery life

heavier than competitors

premium price tag

limited port selection

average speaker quality

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample storage options

advanced cooling system

high price point

bulkier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.67 kg
Colour Black Off black
DISPLAY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 16-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 64 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Six speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS Plus), Arc Flow Fans
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - NM010W
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