AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) vs. ASUS F515JA (BR097T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
ASUS F515JA (BR097T)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) and ASUS F515JA (BR097T). 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 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard feel

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS F515JA (BR097T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast SSD storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) and ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
69 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
73 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) vs. ASUS F515JA (BR097T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material Aluminium alloy Plastic
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, NanoEdge display
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 3.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Dual-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 12 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Video Resolutions - 640 x 480
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
BATTERY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 37 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
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 (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS F515JA (BR097T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
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 -
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