ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS 15 (X515JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ). 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.

ASUS 15 (X515JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS 15 (X515JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

good connectivity options

average battery life

basic display quality

limited storage capacity

no dedicated graphics

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

slim, attractive design

good thermal management

robust build quality

expensive price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS 15 (X515JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
86 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS 15 (X515JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Silver | Slate grey Black
DISPLAY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
CPU Intel Core i3 (10th Gen) 1005G1 / 1.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB 24 MB
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Speaker, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 7.7 hours -
AC ADAPTER ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (Trial), Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS 15 (X515JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VZ)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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 Built-in 3 cooling fans, integrated dust filters, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Repairability Index 6.1 (out of 10) -
Manufacturer Warranty International warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number EJ2133W N4004W
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