AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE). 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 M16 (GU603HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Black -
DISPLAY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
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 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
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 M16 (GU603HE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
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
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System System password
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - KR022T
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