ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH). 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.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate screen

lightweight and portable

solid battery life

effective cooling system

mediocre webcam quality

no Thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

average color accuracy

AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) Review

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

high refresh rate display

strong gaming performance

mechanical keyboard

good thermal management

solid build quality

heavy design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2 kg
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G 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. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, N-key rollover N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features 65W power delivery Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number AL014T -
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