ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV). 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 Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

compact and lightweight

high refresh rate screen

strong gaming performance

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

can get quite hot

premium price tag

ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

vivid oled display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) and ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) vs. ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.4 cm x 22.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.98 cm x 23.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level, 84% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS / 4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 780M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost Max-Q design, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amp, AI noise cancelling Output: Harman audio technology, Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 4.0 Gen 3/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 AW SE (GA401QEC) ASUS VivoBook Pro 15 (M6500XV)
Included Accessories Power adapter, ROG X AW sleeve, ROG X AW cap, ROG X AW socks Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, AniMe Matrix lighting MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS IceCool Plus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number K2064R LP036W
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