ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM). 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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 35.4 cm x 25.1 cm x 2.07 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2 kg
Colour Brushed black Off black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 68% NTSC, 72% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
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 8 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming 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
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
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 TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
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 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free)
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 DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS TUF Gaming F15 (FX517ZM)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label 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 System password ASUS Aura Sync technology, MIL-STD-810H tested, Arc Flow Fans
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index - 7.2 (out of 10)
Model Number AZ001T HN114W
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