Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) vs. AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) 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.

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

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 Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) 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

Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) vs. AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2 cm 35.7 cm x 24.4 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 2 kg 2 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
DISPLAY Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 72% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration Anti-glare, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level
PROCESSOR Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 16 MB
Chipset Intel HM470 Intel HM470
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT), Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics 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, NVIDIA Resizable BAR NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features Nahimic 3 sound technology Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 200
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller Realtek RTL8125BG -
BATTERY Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Technology Lithium polymer Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 99 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Output 230 Watt 230 Watt
INPUT Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Fusion Engine, N-key rollover, per-key RGB N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x4)
Interfaces 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
HDMI
Mini DisplayPort 1.4
Headphone output
Microphone input
LAN
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 (SDXC UHS-II Card) Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS Gigabyte AERO 15 XC (8UK1130SH) AORUS 15G KC (8UK2130SH)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features GIGABYTE RGB Fusion 2.0 supported, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Compliant Standards DisplayPort 1.4 -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years Limited warranty - 2 years
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