ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

RGB keyboard lighting

effective cooling system

solid build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

limited port selection

ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

decent battery life

fanless operation

compact form factor

limited storage capacity

basic processor performance

no backlit keyboard

low-resolution display

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) and ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
74 % - Design
64 % - Display
45 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) vs. ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm 28.6 cm x 19.33 cm x 1.69 cm
Weight 2.4 kg 990 g
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Black Star grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 11.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1366 x 768 (HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, glare, Tru2Life
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
CPU Intel Core i5 (8th Gen) 8300H / 2.3 GHz Intel Pentium Silver N5000 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 2.7 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core Quad-Core
Cache 8 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 16 GB) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 64 GB eMMC
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 Intel UHD Graphics 605
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 66 Wh 38 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 33 Watt, 19 V, 1.75 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, 4 RGB zones, HyperStrike Pro technology -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro Education
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix Hero II GL504GM (ES358T) ASUS VivoBook E12 E203MA (FD004R)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, hard drive password, ASUS Aura Sync technology System password
SAR Value 0.02 W/kg (body), 0.02 W/kg (limb) 0.586 W/kg (body), 0.586 W/kg (limb)
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