AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3. 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 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Review

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

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

efficient cooling system

good port selection

heavy and bulky

average battery life

loud under load

premium price tag

Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

affordable price point

attractive design

good everyday performance

convenient fingerprint reader

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

average display resolution

fewer ports options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) and Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) vs. Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 27.9 cm x 20.6 cm x 1.57 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.13 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate, anodised aluminium
Colour Black Sage | Sandstone | Ice blue | Platinum
DISPLAY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 12.4"
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1536 x 1024
Pixel Density (ppi) - 148
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 3:2
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Corning Gorilla glass 3, Color Calibrated, PixelSense, sRGB Mode, enhanced colour
PROCESSOR AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1235U
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, dual far-field studio microphones
Compliant Standards - Dolby Audio Premium
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Output: Omnisonic speakers
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Technology Lithium polymer -
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 41 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 15 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Output 230 Watt 39 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
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
USB-C 3.2/DisplayPort
USB 3.1
Headphone output
SurfaceConnect
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 Family (30 days trial), Microsoft 365 Apps (requires licence or subscription), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15P XC (8UK2430SH) Microsoft Surface Laptop Go 3
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Integrated Options - Ambient light sensor
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Fast charging
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 1 year
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