AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 60 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, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 64 GB (2 x 32 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 64 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 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 (BQ959W)
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 Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra -
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology -
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 (BQ959W)
Technology Lithium polymer 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Anti-ghosting, OMRON switches, N-key rollover, AORUS RGB Fusion, 2.5mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (0 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
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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
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) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17X YD (94UK367SP) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
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 -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year -
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