AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful 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 YD (74UK345SH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) 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
Colour - Grey
DISPLAY AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) 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 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 16 MB
Chipset Mobile Intel HM570 Express -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) -
MEMORY AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) 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 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) 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 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/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 YD (74UK345SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Technology Lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) 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 YD (74UK345SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, AORUS RGB Fusion, 2.5mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 / SATA) (1 free)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (0 free)
-
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
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 YD (74UK345SH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS AORUS 17G YD (74UK345SH) 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 GIGABYTE RGB Fusion supported, Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System System password, AniMe Matrix lighting
Model Number - K2064R
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