Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)

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Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)
Acer Extensa 15 (EX215)

Our Rating: 72 %

In depth comparison and review of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV). 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.

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

full HD display

average graphics

limited upgrade options

basic design

no backlit keyboard

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, portable design

high-refresh-rate display

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
69 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.34 cm x 23.84 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Polycarbonate, ABS plastic -
Colour Charcoal black Brushed black
DISPLAY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, ComfyView, Acer BluelightShield technology, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 6-core
Cache 6 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache -
MEMORY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
RAM 4 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD - Kingston 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Memory Allocation Technology Shared Video Memory (UMA) -
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD -
Sound Stereo speakers, two microphones Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Wake-on-LAN (WOL), single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 36.7 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8 hours -
AC ADAPTER Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Multi-gesture touch pad, precision touchpad Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
SOFTWARE Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition in S mode Windows 10 Pro
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS Acer Extensa 15 (EX215) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LV)
Included Accessories Power adapter, HDD kit Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features - System password
SAR Value 0.93 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (limb), 0.93 W/kg (head) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
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Model Number 54 HC061R
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