ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)

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

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH). 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.

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 YC (8UK6450SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard included

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) and AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
69 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) vs. AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
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 Black
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
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, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - VGA -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
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
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4) (0 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ068T) AORUS 17G YC (8UK6450SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
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