ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

sleek, durable design

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

good value for money

average battery life

no webcam included

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) and ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) vs. ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2 kg
Colour - Off black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology AI noise cancelling
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, N-key rollover Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
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
LAN
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IU) ASUS TUF Dash F15 (FX517ZR)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
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
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 7.3 (out of 10)
Model Number AL014T HN013W
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