AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and ASUS X515EA (BQ012T). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard integration

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy for portability

short battery life

high price point

limited upgradeability

ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2.5 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Features Anti-glare, IGZO technology, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
BATTERY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, AORUS RGB Fusion 2.0 Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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