ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV). 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 G531GU (AL061T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

vibrant 120Hz display

RGB keyboard lighting

effective cooling system

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb graphics performance

innovative cooling system

responsive 300Hz display

premium build quality

compact and portable

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Black Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 50% Adobe RGB, 67% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
RAM 16 GB 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G531GU (AL061T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LV)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, hard drive password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
SAR Value - 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - HG016T
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