Aorus 15G XB in review: Successful gaming machine with mechanical keyboard

It clicked. The Aorus 15G XB brings all modern computer games smoothly onto the matte 15.6-inch screen (240 Hz, Full HD, IGZO). The rest of the equipment is also right: NVMe SSD, 16 GB of RAM (dual-channel mode), a mechanical keyboard, and a Thunderbolt 3 port.

Sascha Mölck, 👁 Florian Glaser (translated by Stephanie Chamberlain), 08/14/2020 🇩🇪 🇮🇹 ...

The Aorus 15G XB is a light, compact gaming laptop in the 15.6-inch format that is equipped with a lot of computing power. The test device provided to us is powered by a Core i7-10875H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q graphics core. The laptop stands out from the crowd of gaming laptops because it has a mechanical keyboard on board. Competitors include devices like the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS, the Alienware m15 R3, the Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52, the Razer Blade 15, and the Schenker XMG Neo 15.

Test device courtesy of Gigabyte Deutschland

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Rating	Date	Model	Weight	Height	Size	Resolution
86.5 %	08/2020	Aorus 15G XB i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q	2.3 kg	25 mm	15.60"	1920x1080
84.4 %	07/2020	Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS i9-10980HK, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	2.4 kg	24.9 mm	15.60"	1920x1080
84.8 %	07/2020	Alienware m15 R3 P87F i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile	2.3 kg	19.9 mm	15.60"	1920x1080
	04/2020	Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q	2.1 kg	18 mm	15.60"	1920x1080
85.6 %	05/2020	Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	2.1 kg	19.9 mm	15.60"	3840x2160
82.8 %	11/2019	Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 i7-9750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	2.1 kg	22 mm	15.60"	1920x1080

Case - Aorus with a fancy metal case

The computer's powerful hardware is housed in a silver-gray metal case that left a high-quality impression both visually and haptically. In combination with the very slim display bezels, this results in a device that is overall quite attractive. The palm rest and the back of the lid have smooth surfaces. Moreover, the illuminated Aorus logo places emphasis on the lid's back. The laptop doesn't have a maintenance hatch, and the battery is firmly installed.

The laptop shows good workmanship. No excess material is noticeable, and the gap dimensions are in order too. Stability is also right since the base unit can only be twisted slightly. This can be done to a somewhat larger extent when it comes to the lid, but overall, everything remains completely within the limits. Furthermore, exerting pressure on the back of the lid doesn't lead to image distortions. The hinges hold the lid firmly in position, but they wobble a bit. In addition, opening the lid with one hand is possible. The maximum aperture angle is about 135°.

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The Aorus 15 is a slim and light gaming laptop. In terms of weight, it's on par with the devices in our comparison field. The fact that it's a bit thicker than some competitors is due to the mechanical keyboard.

Connectivity - Thunderbolt 3 on board

The gaming laptop features a well-rounded port configuration. All three USB Type-A ports work according to the 3.2 Gen 1 standard. There are also two video outputs (HDMI 2.0, Mini DisplayPort 1.4), a combo audio connection, and a Gigabit Ethernet port. Good: A Thunderbolt 3 port is also available. As a result, it would be possible to use extensive docking solutions or to connect an external GPU that offers more power.

Right side: 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), Thunderbolt 3, memory card reader (SD), power supply

Left side: HDMI 2.0, Mini DisplayPort 1.4, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), combo audio, Gigabit Ethernet

SD card reader

SD cards don't fit completely into the built-in memory card reader; they protrude a good 15 mm. Moreover, the model used here is one of the faster representatives of its kind. When copying large data blocks, a maximum transfer speed of 248 MB/s is achieved. The transfer of 250 jpg image files (about 5 MB each) is completed at a speed of 210 MB/s. We test memory card readers using a reference card (the 64 GB Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC UHS-II).

SD Card Reader
average JPG Copy Test (av. of 3 runs)
Aorus 15G XB (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)	210 MB/s ∼100%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II)	189.3 MB/s ∼90% -10%
Average of class Gaming (18 - 222, n=83, last 2 years)	120 MB/s ∼57% -43%
maximum AS SSD Seq Read Test (1GB)
Aorus 15G XB (Toshiba Exceria Pro SDXC 64 GB UHS-II)	248 MB/s ∼100%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F (Toshiba Exceria Pro M501 UHS-II)	225 MB/s ∼91% -9%
Average of class Gaming (20.5 - 257, n=83, last 2 years)	134 MB/s ∼54% -46%

Communication

The Killer WLAN module has a chip from Intel that supports the 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax WLAN standards. The transmission speeds determined under optimal conditions (no other WLAN devices nearby, short distance between laptop and server PC) are excellent. In addition, the Killer E2600 Gigabit Ethernet controller handles wired network connections, and it does its job smoothly.

Networking
iperf3 Client (transmit) TCP 1 m 4M x10
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201	1622 (1486^min - 1748^max) MBit/s ∼100% +18%
Aorus 15G XB Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)	1370 MBit/s ∼84%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)	1340 MBit/s ∼83% -2%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650w	1202 (1013^min - 1346^max) MBit/s ∼74% -12%
Average of class Gaming (496 - 1645, n=159, last 2 years)	1161 MBit/s ∼72% -15%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 Intel Wireless-AC 9560	1140 MBit/s ∼70% -17%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201	1057 (522^min - 1214^max) MBit/s ∼65% -23%
iperf3 Client (receive) TCP 1 m 4M x10
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201	1522 (1406^min - 1631^max) MBit/s ∼100% +36%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)	1390 MBit/s ∼91% +24%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650w	1375 (1240^min - 1425^max) MBit/s ∼90% +23%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 Intel Wireless-AC 9560	1360 MBit/s ∼89% +21%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201	1238 (1020^min - 1354^max) MBit/s ∼81% +11%
Average of class Gaming (90 - 1743, n=159, last 2 years)	1226 MBit/s ∼81% +9%
Aorus 15G XB Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)	1120 MBit/s ∼74%

Webcam

The webcam (0.9 MP) isn't located in the display bezel, but it's in the base unit instead - above the keyboard. It produces slightly blurry images in a maximum resolution of 1280x720 pixels. Moreover, there are issues with color accuracy, and the target (Delta E less than 3) is missed with a Delta E 2000 deviation of just under 12.

ColorChecker Aorus 15G XB: 11.85 ∆E min: 2.61 - max: 29.22 ∆E

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Accessories

The laptop comes with the usual documents: A quick-start guide and warranty information. In addition, a thermal pad for a second M.2 SSD is found in the box.

Maintenance

The laptop doesn't have a maintenance hatch. In order to get to the inside, the bottom cover must be lifted. After removing all the screws on the underside of the device, the bottom cover can be detached with the aid of a grout finishing tool or a similar auxiliary tool. The cover isn't placed in an excessively tight way.

Warranty

Gigabyte honors the laptop with a two-year warranty. We couldn't find any warranty extensions.

Input devices - The Aorus laptop comes with a mechanical keyboard

Keyboard

The Aorus 15 has a mechanical keyboard (including RGB lighting) from Omron on board that has keys with a concave shape. They offer a comfortable travel and have a clearly audible and perceptible pressure point. In addition, the keyboard doesn't give way when typing. All in all, Gigabyte delivers a consistent and successful keyboard here.

Touchpad

The multi-touch capable ClickPad takes up an area of approximately 10.6 x 7.1 cm. As a result, a lot of space is available for using gesture controls. The smooth surface of the pad makes it easy for the fingers to glide on it. Furthermore, the pad also reacts to input in the corners. An exception is the upper left corner since this area contains a fingerprint scanner.

Display - 240 Hz IGZO

The matte 15.6-inch display has a native resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. The contrast (880:1) and brightness (248 cd/m²) are too low. A laptop in this price range should offer more. We consider values beyond 1000:1 and 300 cd/m², respectively, to be good. Moreover, the 240 Hz panel's response times are alright.

Unfortunately, the screen flickers at a frequency of 23,580 Hz at brightness levels of 24% and below. Due to the high frequency, even sensitive users shouldn't be troubled by headaches and/or eye problems.


243 cd/m²	248 cd/m²	243 cd/m²
258 cd/m²	264 cd/m²	250 cd/m²
241 cd/m²	236 cd/m²	252 cd/m²

Distribution of brightness

Sharp LQ156M1JW03

X-Rite i1Pro 2

Maximum: 264 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 248.3 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 89 %
Center on Battery: 264 cd/m²
Contrast: 880:1 (Black: 0.3 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.21 | 0.59-29.43 Ø5.5, calibrated: 0.92
ΔE Greyscale 1.6 | 0.64-98 Ø5.7
90% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
68% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
68% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
97.75% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
67.16% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.192

Download ICC File (X-Rite i1Pro 2)

	Aorus 15G XB Sharp LQ156M1JW03, IGZO, 1920x1080, 15.60	Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS AU Optronics B156HAN12.0, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60	Alienware m15 R3 P87F AU Optronics B156HAN, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60	Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 AUO B156HAN12.0 (AUO7A8C), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60	Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Samsung SDCA029, AMOLED, 3840x2160, 15.60	Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 NV156FHM-N4G (BOE084D), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Display		4%	2%	4%	31%	-6%
Display P3 Coverage	67.16	69.95 4%	68.63 2%	70.31 5%	99.87 49%	63.99 -5%
sRGB Coverage	97.75	99.62 2%	98.94 1%	99.47 2%	100 2%	90.33 -8%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage	68	71.41 5%	69.82 3%	72.22 6%	97.42 43%	65.37 -4%
Response Times		14%	40%	9%	20%	17%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *	16 ?(8.4, 7.6)	14.4 ?(6.8, 7.6) 10%	4 ?(1.6, 2.4) 75%	14.4 ?(7.2, 7.2) 10%	2.7 ?(1.2, 1.5) 83%	9.6 ?(4.8, 4.8) 40%
Response Time Black / White *	11.2 ?(6.8, 4.4)	9.2 ?(4.8, 4.4) 18%	10.8 ?(5.2, 5.6) 4%	10.4 ?(5.2, 5.2) 7%	2.6 ?(1.1, 1.5) 77%	12 ?(6.8, 5.2) -7%
PWM Frequency	23580 ?(24)				59.52 ?(100) -100%
Screen		-0%	-28%	-51%	-48%	-38%
Brightness middle	264	307.2 16%	326.7 24%	320 21%	366.7 39%	313 19%
Brightness	248	301 21%	316 27%	318 28%	371 50%	295 19%
Brightness Distribution	89	91 2%	87 -2%	88 -1%	91 2%	89 0%
Black Level *	0.3	0.21 30%	0.33 -10%	0.24 20%		0.3 -0%
Contrast	880	1463 66%	990 13%	1333 51%		1043 19%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *	1.21	1.85 -53%	2.4 -98%	4.03 -233%	5.21 -331%	3.33 -175%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *	3.07	3.92 -28%	6.06 -97%	8.43 -175%	7.92 -158%	6.25 -104%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *	0.92	1.26 -37%	1.51 -64%	0.98 -7%		1.77 -92%
Greyscale dE 2000 *	1.6	2 -25%	3.2 -100%	5.94 -271%	2 -25%	3.1 -94%
Gamma	2.192 ^100%	2.15 ^102%	2.13 ^103%	2.42 ^91%	2.17 ^101%	2.51 ^88%
CCT	6340 ^103%	6479 ^100%	7129 ^91%	6751 ^96%	6514 ^100%	6930 ^94%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)	68	65 -4%	63.7 -6%	66 -3%	86.6 27%	59 -13%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)	90	99.7 11%	99.2 10%	99 10%	100 11%	90 0%
Total Average (Program / Settings)		6% / 2%	5% / -14%	-13% / -33%	1% / -17%	-9% / -25%

* ... smaller is better

The display features an X-Rite Pantone certification that ensures a very natural color reproduction. Out of the box, the display already meets the target (Delta E less than 3) with a Delta E 2000 color deviation of 1.21. In addition, it doesn't suffer from a blue tint. Improvements can still be achieved by means of calibration. For example, the color deviation drops to 0.92, and the grayscales are displayed in a more balanced way. The AdobeRGB (68%) and sRGB (90%) color spaces aren't fully mapped.

Display Response Times

ℹ

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.

↔ Response Time Black to White
11.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 6.8 ms rise
11.2 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↘ 4.4 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.8 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 17 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (23.8 ms).
↔ Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
16 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↗ 8.4 ms rise
16 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined	↘ 7.6 ms fall
The screen shows good response rates in our tests, but may be too slow for competitive gamers. In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.8 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 16 % of all devices are better. This means that the measured response time is better than the average of all tested devices (37.6 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

ℹ

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.

Screen flickering / PWM detected

23580 Hz

≤ 24 % brightness setting

The display backlight flickers at 23580 Hz (Likely utilizing PWM) Flickering detected at a brightness setting of 24 % and below. There should be no flickering or PWM above this brightness setting.

The frequency of 23580 Hz is quite high, so most users sensitive to PWM should not notice any flickering.

In comparison: 52 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 21033 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

Gigabyte equips the Aorus 15 with a viewing-angle-stable IPS panel. Consequently, the screen can be read from any position. The laptop isn't really intended for outdoor use. Reading the display outdoors is only possible when the sun isn't too bright.

The Aorus 15 outdoors (shot in bright sunshine).

Performance - Core i7 with good performance development

With the Aorus 15G XB, Gigabyte has a 15.6-inch gaming laptop in its range that brings every modern game smoothly onto the screen. Our test device will set you back about 2,300 Euros (~$2,712). Other configuration variants are available as well.

Test conditions

The preinstalled Aorus Control Center software offers, among other things, the possibility to set an energy profile. We use the "Auto" option (with enabled AI function) here. The Control Center then selects the appropriate settings itself. We use Windows' own energy profiles only for our runtime tests.

Processor

The built-in Core i7-10875H octa-core processor is from Intel's Comet Lake generation. The CPU runs at a base speed of 2.3 GHz. In addition, the clock rate can be increased to 4.3 GHz (eight cores) or 5.1 GHz (one core) via Turbo. Hyper-Threading (two threads per core) is supported.

The processor works through the Cinebench R15 benchmark's multithread test at 4.2 to 4.3 GHz for a few seconds. The clock rate then drops to 3.4 to 3.6 GHz. The single-thread test is run at 4.5 to 4.9 GHz. Furthermore, the speed is 1.8 GHz for both multithread and single-thread usage on battery power.

We verify if the CPU Turbo is also consistently used when plugged in by running the Cinebench R15 benchmark's multithread test in a continuous loop for at least 30 minutes. The results drop from the first to the third run and then remain at a constant level. Turbo is used to quite a large extent.

Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1613 (1597.32-1826.4)

Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK, Intel Core i9-10980HK: Ø1622 (1604.75-1733.1)

Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1338 (1320.39-1347.39)

Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1213 (1201.27-1287.87)

Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1069 (1047.18-1166.18)

Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 Intel Core i7-9750H, Intel Core i7-9750H: Ø1002 (974.71-1181)

CPU clock speeds while running the CB15 loop

Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit

133.88 fps

Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit

99.6 %

Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit

1826 Points

Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit

202 Points

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... in comparison

Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	211 Points ∼100% +4%
Average of class Gaming (108 - 254, n=195, last 2 years)	204 Points ∼97% +1%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	202 Points ∼96%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	201 Points ∼95% 0%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	193 Points ∼91% -4%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 Intel Core i7-9750H	192 Points ∼91% -5%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	190 Points ∼90% -6%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	1826 Points ∼100%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	1733 (1604.75^min - 1733.1^max) Points ∼95% -5%
Average of class Gaming (536 - 2804, n=206, last 2 years)	1624 Points ∼89% -11%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	1347 (1320.39^min - 1347.39^max) Points ∼74% -26%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	1288 (1201.27^min - 1287.87^max) Points ∼71% -29%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 Intel Core i7-9750H	1181 Points ∼65% -35%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	1166 (1047.18^min - 1166.18^max) Points ∼64% -36%

Blender 2.79 - BMW27 CPU
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	423 Seconds * ∼100% -49%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	368 Seconds * ∼87% -30%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	326 Seconds * ∼77% -15%
Average of class Gaming (179 - 555, n=180, last 2 years)	313 Seconds * ∼74% -10%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	284 Seconds * ∼67%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	279 Seconds * ∼66% +2%

7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	5525 MIPS ∼100% +4%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	5319 MIPS ∼96%
Average of class Gaming (2945 - 6174, n=181, last 2 years)	5247 MIPS ∼95% -1%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	5051 MIPS ∼91% -5%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	5015 MIPS ∼91% -6%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	4504 MIPS ∼82% -15%
7z b 4
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	47806 MIPS ∼100% +3%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	46426 MIPS ∼97%
Average of class Gaming (15146 - 75612, n=181, last 2 years)	45092 MIPS ∼94% -3%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	35346 MIPS ∼74% -24%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	35130 MIPS ∼73% -24%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	29009 MIPS ∼61% -38%

Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Gaming (312 - 634, n=189, last 2 years)	505 Points ∼100% +5%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	490 Points ∼97% +2%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	482 Points ∼95%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	479 Points ∼95% -1%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	470 Points ∼93% -2%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	468 Points ∼93% -3%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 Intel Core i7-9750H	434 Points ∼86% -10%
CPU (Multi Core)
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	3871 Points ∼100% +4%
Average of class Gaming (1397 - 6321, n=190, last 2 years)	3830 Points ∼99% +3%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	3723 Points ∼96%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	3299 Points ∼85% -11%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	2932 Points ∼76% -21%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	2600 Points ∼67% -30%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 Intel Core i7-9750H	2384 Points ∼62% -36%

Geekbench 5.3
64 Bit Single-Core Score
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	1368 Points ∼100% +7%
Average of class Gaming (703 - 1777, n=176, last 2 years)	1329 Points ∼97% +4%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	1281 Points ∼94%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	1269 Points ∼93% -1%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	1233 Points ∼90% -4%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	1114 Points ∼81% -13%
64 Bit Multi-Core Score
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	8586 Points ∼100% +5%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	8190 Points ∼95%
Average of class Gaming (2783 - 11393, n=176, last 2 years)	7291 Points ∼85% -11%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	6380 Points ∼74% -22%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	6216 Points ∼72% -24%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	5242 Points ∼61% -36%

HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	13 fps ∼100% +2%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	12.8 fps ∼98%
Average of class Gaming (6.13 - 19.8, n=180, last 2 years)	12.4 fps ∼95% -3%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	11.1 fps ∼85% -13%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	10.1 fps ∼78% -21%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	8.074 fps ∼62% -37%

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Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	60.1 s * ∼100% -8%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	55.78 s * ∼93%
Average of class Gaming (23.9 - 113, n=174, last 2 years)	54.4 s * ∼91% +2%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Intel Core i7-10750H	53.2 s * ∼89% +5%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	52.1 s * ∼87% +7%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	48.4 s * ∼81% +13%

R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
Alienware m15 R3 P87F Intel Core i7-10750H	0.708 sec * ∼100% -21%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H	0.606 sec * ∼86% -3%
Aorus 15G XB Intel Core i7-10875H	0.586 sec * ∼83%
Average of class Gaming (0.4907 - 1.088, n=176, last 2 years)	0.58 sec * ∼82% +1%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS Intel Core i9-10980HK	0.565 sec * ∼80% +4%

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System performance

The system works well and smoothly, and we didn't encounter any problems. The laptop has enough computing power for all common application areas. In theory, gaming, video-editing, and image-editing don't pose any great challenge for the device.

Two memory slots are available. Memory runs in dual-channel mode.

PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2		4719 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2		4518 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2		6081 points
PCMark 10 Score		5393 points
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PCMark 10 | PCMark 8

PCMark 10 - Score
Alienware m15 R3 P87F GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, 2x Micron 2200S 512 GB (RAID 0)	6255 Points ∼100% +16%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i9-10980HK, 2x Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8 (RAID 0)	6236 Points ∼100% +16%
Average of class Gaming (3952 - 7884, n=172, last 2 years)	6165 Points ∼99% +14%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-9750H, Seagate FireCuda 510 SSD ZP1000GM30001	5522 Points ∼88% +2%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ	5484 Points ∼88% +2%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ	5393 Points ∼86%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512	5244 Points ∼84% -3%

PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
Alienware m15 R3 P87F GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, 2x Micron 2200S 512 GB (RAID 0)	5702 Points ∼100% +21%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i9-10980HK, 2x Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8 (RAID 0)	5020 Points ∼88% +6%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ	4719 Points ∼83%
Average of class Gaming (2832 - 6277, n=81, last 2 years)	4564 Points ∼80% -3%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512	3696 Points ∼65% -22%
Work Score Accelerated v2
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i9-10980HK, 2x Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8 (RAID 0)	6456 Points ∼100% +6%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, 2x Micron 2200S 512 GB (RAID 0)	6224 Points ∼96% +2%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ	6081 Points ∼94%
Average of class Gaming (4265 - 7104, n=81, last 2 years)	5685 Points ∼88% -7%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512	4705 Points ∼73% -23%

DPC latencies

In our standardized latency monitor test (web surfing, 4K video playback, high-load Prime95), we could observe issues with the DPC latencies. The system doesn't seem to be suitable for real-time video and audio-editing.

DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ	6243.8 μs * ∼100% -164%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ	2364.3 μs * ∼38%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i9-10980HK, 2x Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8 (RAID 0)	1474.8 μs * ∼24% +38%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H, 2x Micron 2200S 512 GB (RAID 0)	1206.3 μs * ∼19% +49%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, Lite-On CA5-8D512	905.1 μs * ∼14% +62%

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Storage

The system drive is an NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) from Samsung that offers 512 GB of storage space. The transfer speeds are very good. Moreover, the laptop still has room for a second M.2 2280 SSD. This can be either an NVMe or a SATA model.

A second M.2 SSD (NVMe or SATA) could be installed.

CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6

AS SSD

DiskSpd

Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ

CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 3360 MB/s

CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 2978 MB/s

CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 557.2 MB/s

CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 499 MB/s

CDM 5 Read Seq: 1297 MB/s

CDM 5 Write Seq: 2617 MB/s

CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 44.37 MB/s

CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 121.6 MB/s

	Aorus 15G XB Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ	Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS 2x Intel SSD 660p 1TB SSDPEKNW010T8 (RAID 0)	Alienware m15 R3 P87F 2x Micron 2200S 512 GB (RAID 0)	Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ	Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 Lite-On CA5-8D512	Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 Seagate FireCuda 510 SSD ZP1000GM30001
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6		4%	-3%	9%	6%	-14%
Write 4K	121.6	128.4 6%	67.32 -45%	131.7 8%	118.7 -2%	108.7 -11%
Read 4K	44.37	53.68 21%	41.47 -7%	47.34 7%	52.4 18%	41.4 -7%
Write Seq	2617	1875 -28%	2239 -14%	2884 10%	2247 -14%	1083 -59%
Read Seq	1297	2315 78%	2112 63%	2303 78%	2234 72%	917.2 -29%
Write 4K Q32T1	499	427.2 -14%	488.9 -2%	423.9 -15%	514.9 3%	468.5 -6%
Read 4K Q32T1	557.2	440.7 -21%	556.7 0%	487.7 -12%	583.8 5%	529.6 -5%
Write Seq Q32T1	2978	2793 -6%	2654 -11%	2822 -5%	2235 -25%	3057 3%
Read Seq Q32T1	3360	3101 -8%	3137 -7%	3478 4%	3171 -6%	3422 2%
AS SSD		-8%	-78%	2%	-23%	15%
Seq Read	1794.68	1981.74 10%	2058.19 15%	2766.61 54%	2020.65 13%	2341.48 30%
Seq Write	2724.02	1444.37 -47%	2315.59 -15%	2612.8 -4%	2090.14 -23%	2574.62 -5%
4K Read	49.67	50.29 1%	39.72 -20%	47.55 -4%	47.71 -4%	50.99 3%
4K Write	109.27	120.14 10%	62.93 -42%	98.89 -9%	101.08 -7%	118.61 9%
4K-64 Read	1284.1	1015.73 -21%	1334.41 4%	1205.16 -6%	855.64 -33%	1636.75 27%
4K-64 Write	1961.92	1350.51 -31%	1270.68 -35%	2007.16 2%	1041.26 -47%	2441.88 24%
Access Time Read *	0.063	0.044 30%	0.062 2%	0.065 -3%	0.052 17%	0.066 -5%
Access Time Write *	0.034	0.109 -221%	0.388 -1041%	0.038 -12%	0.111 -226%	0.028 18%
Score Read	1513	1264 -16%	1580 4%	1529 1%	1105 -27%	1922 27%
Score Write	2344	1615 -31%	1565 -33%	2367 1%	1351 -42%	2818 20%
Score Total	4685	3510 -25%	3968 -15%	4677 0%	3037 -35%	5738 22%
Copy ISO MB/s	1532.6	3474.48 127%	1684.53 10%		2474.39 61%
Copy Program MB/s	527.83	751.43 42%	668.95 27%		678.61 29%
Copy Game MB/s	1041.9	1684.01 62%	1492.7 43%		1037.41 0%
Total Average (Program / Settings)		-2% / -4%	-41% / -51%	6% / 5%	-9% / -12%	1% / 3%

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Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

Graphics card

Gigabyte equips the Aorus 15 with a GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q graphics core. This DirectX 12 GPU is based on Nvidia's Turing architecture. Nvidia specifies a speed level between 930 MHz (base) and 1,155 MHz (boost) for the GPU.

Higher speeds are feasible if the GPU doesn't reach a specified temperature and/or energy threshold. In this way, we register a maximum of 1,869 MHz. Our The Witcher 3 test is run at an average speed of 1,365 MHz. In addition, the GPU can access fast GDDR6 graphics memory (8,192 MB).

The results in the 3DMark benchmarks are at a normal level for the graphics core. Moreover, the UHD Graphics 630 GPU that's integrated into the processor is active, and the laptop works with Nvidia's Optimus graphics-switching solution.

3DMark 11 Performance		23892 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score		49906 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score		18883 points
3DMark Time Spy Score		7590 points
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... in comparison

3DMark 11 | 3DMark

3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	30568 Points ∼100% +10%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q	30456 Points ∼100% +10%
Aorus 15G XB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q	27715 Points ∼91%
Average of class Gaming (1925 - 43077, n=186, last 2 years)	27007 Points ∼88% -3%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile	26160 Points ∼86% -6%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	23326 Points ∼76% -16%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	21861 Points ∼72% -21%

3DMark
1280x720 Cloud Gate Standard Graphics
Alienware m15 R3 P87F NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile	133502 Points ∼100% +5%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	130740 Points ∼98% +3%
Aorus 15G XB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q	126747 Points ∼95%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q	125664 Points ∼94% -1%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	114009 Points ∼85% -10%
Average of class Gaming (23059 - 192950, n=158, last 2 years)	105009 Points ∼79% -17%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	59017 Points ∼44% -53%
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q	22326 Points ∼100% +6%
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	22183 Points ∼99% +5%
Aorus 15G XB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q	21150 Points ∼95%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile	20712 Points ∼93% -2%
Average of class Gaming (1360 - 34993, n=196, last 2 years)	20328 Points ∼91% -4%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	18166 Points ∼81% -14%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	17419 Points ∼78% -18%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile	8389 Points ∼100% +14%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q	8379 Points ∼100% +14%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile	7910 Points ∼94% +8%
Average of class Gaming (429 - 13210, n=200, last 2 years)	7779 Points ∼93% +6%
Aorus 15G XB NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q	7343 Points ∼88%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	6722 Points ∼80% -8%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q	6387 Points ∼76% -13%

Gaming performance

The Aorus XB brings all the latest games smoothly onto the screen. Usually, Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings can be selected. In addition, the GPU can also handle resolutions beyond Full HD (an appropriate monitor would have to be connected for this). However, the quality settings should be reduced in that case - especially at 4K level.

The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i9-10980HK	85.7 (80^min - 91^max) fps ∼48% +14%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H	83.4 (67^min) fps ∼46% +10%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H	81 (77^min - 86^max) fps ∼45% +7%
Average of class Gaming (24.3 - 123, n=194, last 2 years)	78.2 fps ∼43% +4%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H	75.5 (63^min) fps ∼42%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H	61.9 (58^min - 69^max) fps ∼34% -18%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-9750H	60.4 (49^min) fps ∼34% -20%

BioShock Infinite - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset, DX11 (DDOF)
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H	166.5 fps ∼63%
Average of class Gaming (61.4 - 186, n=35, last 2 years)	136 fps ∼51% -18%

Shadow of the Tomb Raider - 1920x1080 Highest Preset AA:T
Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 G532LWS GeForce RTX 2070 Super Mobile, i9-10980HK	104 fps ∼51% +8%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H	97 (75^min) fps ∼48% +1%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H	96 fps ∼48%
Alienware m15 R3 P87F GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, i7-10750H	93 fps ∼46% -3%
Average of class Gaming (29 - 151, n=76, last 2 years)	85.7 fps ∼42% -11%
Razer Blade 15 RZ09-0328 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H	85 fps ∼42% -11%

Call of Duty Modern Warfare 2019 - 1920x1080 Maximum Settings AA:T2X Filmic SM
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H	107 (72^min) fps ∼63% +27%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H	84.2 fps ∼50%
Schenker XMG Neo 15 XNE15M19 GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-9750H	83.2 (65^min) fps ∼49% -1%
Average of class Gaming (17.3 - 136, n=24, last 2 years)	74.4 fps ∼44% -12%

Doom Eternal - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H	147 (94^min) fps ∼36% +13%
Average of class Gaming (25.9 - 219, n=50, last 2 years)	143 fps ∼35% +10%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H	130.2 fps ∼32%

Red Dead Redemption 2 - 1920x1080 Maximum Settings
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H	43.7 (28^min) fps ∼38% +11%
Average of class Gaming (8.78 - 61, n=29, last 2 years)	39.7 fps ∼35% +1%
Aorus 15G XB GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H	39.4 fps ∼34%

In order to verify whether the frame rates remain largely constant even over a prolonged period of time, we let the game The Witcher 3 run for about 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings. The character embodied by the player is not moved during this whole period. A drop in frame rates wasn't found.

Aorus 15G XB in review: Successful gaming machine with mechanical keyboard

Case - Aorus with a fancy metal case

Size comparison

Connectivity - Thunderbolt 3 on board

SD card reader

Communication

Webcam

Accessories

Maintenance

Warranty

Input devices - The Aorus laptop comes with a mechanical keyboard

Keyboard

Touchpad

Display - 240 Hz IGZO

Display Response Times

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

Performance - Core i7 with good performance development

Test conditions

Processor

System performance

DPC latencies

Storage

Continuous load read: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

Graphics card

Gaming performance