ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) vs. AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) and AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH). 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.

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

AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

strong gaming performance

mechanical keyboard

good thermal management

solid build quality

heavy design

average battery life

limited port selection

pricey for specs

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) and AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) vs. AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2 kg
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
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 Mobile Intel HM570 Express Intel HM470
Features - Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
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 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, four woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
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
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Input AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Mouse, keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces 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
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603HR) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ASUS ROG backpack, ASUS ROG Impact Gaming Mouse Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader 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 Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number K8055T -
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