AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) vs. AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) and AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH). 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.

AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

strong gaming performance

mechanical keyboard feel

good thermal management

portable design

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

premium price tag

AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

excellent gaming performance

high refresh rate display

sturdy mechanical keyboard

good thermal management

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) and AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
83 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) vs. AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2.5 cm 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2.2 kg 2.7 kg
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IGZO technology, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 Killer Ethernet E2600
BATTERY AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 94 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Microphone input
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
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