AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)

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In depth comparison and review of AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) and AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH). 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.

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) vs. AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 2 kg 2.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminium alloy
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
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. 240 Hz 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 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 XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
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 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
BATTERY AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours Up to 7 hours
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G XC (8UK2430SH) AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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