ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) vs. ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) and ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) 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

higher price point

average speaker quality

ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

adequate performance

fast SSD storage

average battery life

mediocre display quality

limited upgrade options

no backlit keyboard.

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) and ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
71 % - Design
65 % - Display
72 % - Performance
72 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) vs. ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
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 Eclipse grey Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
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 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 500 cd/m² 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision, 91% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7940HS AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.2 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 4 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Rated Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 780M AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - VGA
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Four speakers, 3-microphone array Speaker, 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 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
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 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB4/DisplayPort (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months) McAfee, MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14 (GA402XY) ASUS M515DA (EJ1298W)
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, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display ASUS Tru2Life Technology
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return -
Model Number NC005W -
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