ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA). 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 (GA503QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

efficient cooling system

long battery life

premium price tag

no webcam included

limited port selection

loud under load

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) and ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Eclipse grey Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
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. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS / 2.8 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.2 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 8 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Dual stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, MIL-STD-810H tested
Compliant Standards - UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, EU RoHS, EU REACH
Model Number HN013T BQ140W
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