ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) and Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH). 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.

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

Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution OLED display

powerful graphics performance

slim, attractive design

good battery life

fast SSD storage

high price point

average webcam quality

noisy under load

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) and Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) vs. Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 24 MB 16 MB
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Speed Shift Technology Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
Interfaces 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)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HE) Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number KR022T -
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