ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust cooling system

spacious storage options

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection.

ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average processor speed

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer usb ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) and ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ959W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.8 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour - Transparent silver (LCD cover), transparent silver (top), slate grey (bottom)
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut - 45% NTSC
Features Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - VGA
Frame Rate 60 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G713RW) ASUS X515EA (BQ959W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) solution
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura Sync light bar -
Repairability Index - 6.2 (out of 10)
Model Number LL070W -
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