ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS). 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 G15 (GA502IV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful amd processor

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

good battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam included

average speaker quality

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2 kg
Colour Brushed black Brushed black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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. 240 Hz 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 68% NTSC, 72% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Matte, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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 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 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB 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 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone output
Microphone input
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label 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 System password ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura RGB lighting, 65W power delivery
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.58 W/kg (limb)
Model Number AZ001T HF049T
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