ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50. 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

Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad P50 based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

excellent keyboard comfort

powerful processor options

high-resolution display

good thermal management

heavy and bulky

average battery life

expensive base model

limited aesthetic appeal

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) and Lenovo ThinkPad P50
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad P50 Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 2.04 cm 37.74 cm x 25.23 cm x 2.94 cm
Weight 2.1 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material - Glass-fibre reinforced plastic, magnesium-aluminum alloy
Colour Brushed black -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" - IPS
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 -
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%
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, 160° viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 6MUXHQ
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz -
Number of Cores 8-core -
Cache 8 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel CM236 Express
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2133 MHz
Rated Speed - 2133 MHz
Slots Qty 1 4
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / AMD Radeon Vega Graphics NVIDIA Quadro M1000M
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3268
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Wireless Controller - Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh -
Battery Life Up to 10 hour(s) -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A 170 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Slots - 1 x ExpressCard/34 (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
3 x USB 3.0
USB 3.0 (Always On)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
LAN
Dock
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - 4 in 1 (SD Card, MultiMediaCard, SDHC Card, SDXC Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition (Microsoft Authorized Refurbisher (MAR))
Software Included - Lenovo Solution Center, Lenovo Companion, Lenovo Settings, McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), SHAREit, Microsoft Office
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA502IV) Lenovo ThinkPad P50
Dockable - Yes
Included Accessories Power adapter, bezel label Power adapter
Security - Trusted Platform Module (TPM 1.2 and TPM 2.0), fingerprint reader
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, ThinkEngine, MIL-STD-810G tested
Compliant Standards - ISO 9001, ISO 14001, RoHS, GREENGUARD, ISO 27001
SAR Value 0.014 W/kg (body), 0.014 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years - pick-up and return
Model Number AZ001T -
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