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 VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent battery life

fast charging support

average display quality

limited graphics performance

no backlit keyboard

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Brushed black Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 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
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1255U / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 10 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Precision touchpad, chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1504ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard Plus
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number AZ001T -
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