AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Our Rating: 72 %

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W). 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 17X YD (94UK367SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.6 cm x 29.3 cm x 3.8 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 3.75 kg 1.8 kg
Colour - Transparent silver
DISPLAY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 300 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
CPU Intel Core i9 (11th Gen) 11980HK / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 24 MB 8 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0, Intel Speed Shift Technology -
MEMORY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB SSD - (M.2 2280) - PCIe 3.0 NVM Express (NVMe) -
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Camera Yes - HD Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, subwoofer, dual array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/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 -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Input - AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Anti-ghosting, OMRON switches, N-key rollover, AORUS RGB Fusion, 2.5mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
-
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Microphone input
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/SPDIF combo jack
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
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 Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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