ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W). 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 (GA402NV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

compact lightweight design

high-resolution display

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

high price point

average speaker quality

ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

fast SSD storage

decent processor performance

average display quality

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

mediocre battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) and ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
86 % - Design
82 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
73 % - Design
63 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) vs. ASUS X515EA (BQ943W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 31.2 cm x 22.7 cm x 2.05 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.72 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Moonlight white | Eclipse grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 1135G7 / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.75 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 8 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Advanced Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Four speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120-230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technology Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort 1.4 (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), GameVisual, Scenario Profiles McAfee LiveSafe
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402NV) ASUS X515EA (BQ943W)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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 Administrator password, vapor chamber cooling system, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, anti-dust 2.0 cooling system, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling -
Model Number N2031W -
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