Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch vs Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series Comparison

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Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch vs Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series, two laptops from Samsung and Gigabyte. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch was introduced to market in February 2022 and Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series was launched in January 2021. There is 13 months difference between Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series so it would still give an advantage to younger Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch Key Specs

Launched in February 2022
15.6" OLED, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i5 1240P
GPU: Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)
16GB Ram
355.4 x 225.8 x 11.7 mm (13.99 x 8.89 x 0.46 inches)
Weight: 1.11 kg (2.45 lbs)

Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: Intel Core i7 10870H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB
8GB Ram
357 x 244 x 23 mm (14.06 x 9.61 x 0.91 inches)
Weight: 2 kg (4.41 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch over Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series

Weight	1.11 kg vs 2.00 kg	0.89 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~83.6% vs ~77%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5 mm vs 5.8 mm	0.8 mm thinner bezels
Contrast Rate	1000000:1 vs 1152:1	more pleasing colors
sRGB Color Space	100% vs 90%	Wider sRGB Color Space Coverage
DCI-P3 Color Gamut	99% vs 65.6%	Wider DCI-P3 Color Gamut
Adobe RGB Profile	96% vs 67%	Wider Adobe RGB Coverage
Max Brightness	400 nits vs 300 nits	Brighter Screen
Response Time	3 ms vs 9 ms	Faster Response screen
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm vs 14 nm	Newer Generation CPU
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs No	Charges via USB-C type cable
RAM Type	LPDDR5 vs DDR4	Faster RAM Type
RAM BUS	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Faster RAM
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Bluetooth	v5.1 vs v5	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes vs No	Easy login with fingerprint
Webcam Resolution	1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720	Higher Resolution Camera
Thunderbolt	v4 vs No	Support audio, data, power and video all through one single port

Reasons to choose Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series over Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch

Noise Level	47 dB vs 48 dB	Less fan noise
Refresh Rate	240 Hz vs 60 Hz	Smoother media experience
Screen Type	Matte vs Glossy	potentially less reflections on screen
GPU Fabrication Process	8 nm vs 10 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	16.7 TFLOPS vs 1.41 TFLOPS	Dedicated GPU unit
GPU Type	Dedicated vs Integrated	More RAM Options
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs No	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2	Better HDMI connectivity
HDMI Version	2.1 vs 2.0	Option to use Display port to connect to external monitors
Display Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No

Common Strengths of Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series and Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch

Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Numeric Pad	Yes vs Yes	Fast way to input numbers
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series and Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch vs Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and the Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.11 kg (2.45 lbs)	2 kg (4.41 lbs)
Surface Area	802 cm2 (124.4 inches2)	871 cm2 (135.1 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~83.6%	~77%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5 mm	~5.8 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.07 kg/inch	0.13 kg/inch
	0.154 lbs/inch	0.286 lbs/inch
Colors	Silver, Gray	Black

Comparison of the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and the Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series External Dimensions

Weight

Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch weighs 1.11 kg (2.45 lbs), whereas the Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series weighs 2 kg (4.41 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch 1.11 kg

Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series 2.00 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.95 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch 11.70 mm

Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series 23.00 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.17 mm

Max 29.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch is 0.07 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series is 0.13 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2-in-1 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch vs Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	Intel Core i5 1240P Intel Core i7 1260P	Intel Core i7 10870H
Base Frequency	1.7 GHz	2.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	5 GHz
Number of Cores	12	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	12 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Intel Iris Xe Graphics (80EU)	Intel UHD Graphics 630
CPU Fabrication Process	10 nm	14 nm

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPUs and compare them:

Laptops with: Intel Core i5 1240P

Laptops with: Intel Core i7 10870H

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (80EU)	GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 8GB
Base Clock Frequency	300 MHz	1110 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	1100 MHz	1545 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	15 W	115 W
Type	Integrated	Dedicated
FLOPS	1,408 GFLOPS	18.98 TFLOPS
Memory Size	System Shared	8 GB
Memory Type	System Shared	GDDR6
Memory Bus	System Shared	256 bit
Memory Speed	System Shared	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	640	6144
TMUs	40	192
ROPs	20	96

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch has a FLOPS value of 1.41 TFLOPS whereas the Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series ' has a FLOPS value of 16.7 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	16GB 32GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Memory Bus	2x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	5200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	LPDDR5	DDR4
Upgradable	No	Yes
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

With a larger RAM capacity of 16 GB, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch offers an advantage for multitasking and resource-intensive applications compared to the Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series's RAM capacity of 8 GB.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro (15.6”)	Gigabyte Aorus 15G (RTX 30 Series)
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✔ Good performance.	✔ Good performance.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	67 Wh	99 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Po
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	No	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	No
Charging Port Position	Left	Right
Charge Power	65 W	230 W
Full Charging Time	2:10 hr
AC Adapter Weight	165 gramm	725 gramm

On the other hand, the Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series features a higher battery capacity of 99 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch's 67 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch 67 Wh

Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series 99 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.1 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
Both laptops, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and the Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series have similar max. storage capacities of 1 TB, allowing for ample space to store files and applications.

Storage Options	512 GB, 1 TB	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch vs Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch 141 ppi

Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 144 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series offers a higher refresh rate of 240 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Furthermore, the Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch boasts a faster response time of 3.0 ms, reducing motion blur for fast-paced content.

Brightness
The Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch offers a higher maximum brightness of 400 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch 400 nits

Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series 300 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch vs Gigabyte Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series have USB-A ports. Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch has 1x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch is equipped with 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports. Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series does not have USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch is equipped with Thunderbolt 4 port. Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series does not have Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series feature an HDMI port. Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch offers 1x HDMI 2.0, while Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series offers 1x HDMI 2.1.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Galaxy Book 2 Pro 15.6-inch and Aorus 15G RTX 30 Series are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.1	v5
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	1x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	No
Thunderbolt (latest: 4)	Thunderbolt 4	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.1
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	1x v1.4
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes	No
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	No	Yes