AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE). 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.

AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard integration

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful processor performance

lightweight and portable

advanced cooling system

robust build quality

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.9 kg
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology
MEMORY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - KR022T
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