LG gram 15Z980 vs. AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)

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LG gram 15Z980
LG gram 15Z980

Our Rating: 85 %

In depth comparison and review of LG gram 15Z980 and AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH). 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.

LG gram 15Z980 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of LG gram 15Z980 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

ultra-lightweight design

impressive battery life

sharp full hd display

responsive touchpad

solid state drive storage

average graphics performance

limited port selection

higher price point

no dedicated gpu

AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

strong gaming performance

mechanical keyboard feel

good thermal management

portable design

average battery life

limited storage capacity

noisy under load

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between LG gram 15Z980 and AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
82 % - Design
82 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
83 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

LG gram 15Z980 vs. AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.76 cm x 22.84 cm x 1.68 cm 35.6 cm x 25 cm x 2.5 cm
Weight 1.105 kg 2.2 kg
Colour White -
DISPLAY LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
Touchscreen Yes -
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 96% sRGB 72% NTSC
Features - Anti-glare, IGZO technology, Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8550U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards DTS Headphone:X -
Audio Features - Nahimic 3 sound technology
COMMUNICATIONS LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface 10/100 Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 72 Wh 94 Wh
Battery Life Up to 16.5 hours -
AC ADAPTER LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Output - 230 Watt
INPUT LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Gesture function OMRON switches, N-key rollover, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Slots SSD (1 free) -
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.0
HDMI
Headphone output
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
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 LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), LG Easy Guide, LG Control Center, LG Update Center, LG Trouble Shooting Guide, LG On Screen Display 3, LG Reader Mode, DTS Headphone X -
MISCELLANEOUS LG gram 15Z980 AORUS 15G KB (8UK2130MH)
Included Accessories Power adapter, USB-C to Ethernet adapter 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 Miracast WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number H.AA75A1 -
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