ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS). 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 G15 (GA502IU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate screen

lightweight and portable

solid battery life

effective cooling system

mediocre webcam quality

no Thunderbolt support

limited storage capacity

average color accuracy

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.6 kg
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
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. 144 Hz 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, N-key rollover Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features 65W power delivery ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Model Number AL014T HG051T
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