AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR). 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 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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) 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

high price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.5 cm x 27.6 cm x 2.6 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Grey -
DISPLAY AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 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 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650 -
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Killer Ethernet E2600 -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 94 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Input - AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Mouse, keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Interfaces USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Microphone input
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
LAN
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G YB (8UK2130MH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ASUS ROG backpack, ASUS ROG Impact Gaming Mouse
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System System password
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return -
Model Number - K8055T
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