ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 16X (K3605ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

impressive color accuracy

solid build quality

responsive fingerprint sensor

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgrade options

mediocre webcam quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.86 cm x 24.91 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.8 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Eclipse grey Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, IPS-level, 85% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800HS / 2.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12650H
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 10-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 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 speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology Output: ASUS SonicMaster, Audio by Dirac, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 70 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 120 Watt, 20 V, 6 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
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
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 2.1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD 4.0 card reader)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503QS) ASUS VivoBook 16X (K3605ZV)
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 ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number HN013T N1045W
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