ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) and ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW). 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 (GA503RS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight and portable

excellent thermal management

long battery life

expensive price point

no webcam included

limited port selection

average speaker quality

ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

robust build quality

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

heavy and bulky

short battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) and ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
83 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
86 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 29.3 cm x 2.6 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.83 kg
Colour - Original black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon 680M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RS) ASUS ROG Strix G17 (G712LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest label
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
SAR Value - 0.32 W/kg (body), 0.32 W/kg (limb)
Model Number HQ016W EV010T
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