AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM). 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 (GU603ZM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

expensive 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 (GU603ZM)
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
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
Colour - Off black
DISPLAY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:10
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
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, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-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) Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
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 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Interfaces LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
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 - K8006W
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