ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) vs. AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)
ASUS X515EA (BQ012T)

Our Rating: 75 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) and AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH). 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 X515EA (BQ012T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

fast ssd storage

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

mechanical keyboard integration

sturdy build quality

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) and AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
73 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
85 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) vs. AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver -
DISPLAY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut - 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, IPS-level Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
CPU Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 12 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel Iris Xe Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - HD
Sound Speaker, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 99 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Interfaces HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
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 (microSD) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (Trial) -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS X515EA (BQ012T) AORUS 15G YC (8UK2450SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, 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) -
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return Limited warranty - 2 years
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