AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. Dell G15 (5520)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
Dell G15 (5520)
Dell G15 (5520)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and Dell G15 (5520). 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

Dell G15 (5520) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5520) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

affordable price point

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) and Dell G15 (5520)
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. Dell G15 (5520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2.5 cm 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.81 kg
Colour - Dark shadow grey
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, IGZO technology, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch, 13 ms response rate
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 M.2 2230
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Killer Ethernet E2600
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Technology Lithium polymer 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 19.5 V
INPUT AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, AORUS RGB Fusion 2.0 -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YB (8UK2130MH) Dell G15 (5520)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
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