AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC). 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 17G XC (8UK6430SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard feel

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material Aluminium alloy -
Colour Black Grey
DISPLAY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 14"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
RAM 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
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 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon 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
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 -
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7 hours -
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Input - AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
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Interfaces LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) -
SOFTWARE AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G XC (8UK6430SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System System password, AniMe Matrix lighting
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - K2064R
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