ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS A516MA (BQ169)
ASUS A516MA (BQ169)

Our Rating: 72 %

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH). 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.

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS A516MA (BQ169) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid battery life

decent processor performance

includes usb-c port

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

good thermal management

decent speaker output

heavy and bulky

short battery life

limited port selection

high price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS A516MA (BQ169) and AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
75 % - Design
63 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS A516MA (BQ169) vs. AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.02 cm x 23.49 cm x 1.99 cm 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.7 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver -
DISPLAY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, Tru2Life, IPS-level Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
CPU Intel Pentium Silver N5030 / 1.1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 4 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 605 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) No operating system Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS A516MA (BQ169) AORUS 15P KC (8UK2130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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