ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ068T)

Our Rating: 75 %

In depth comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH). 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 X515EA (BQ068T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid processor performance

ample storage options

decent battery life

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB-C ports

AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

robust mechanical keyboard

powerful gaming performance

ample connectivity options

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
82 % - Display
88 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver -
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (4 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G KD (72UK325SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password -
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
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