ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA). 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 (GA503RX) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

lightweight, portable design

excellent thermal management

long battery life

high price point

no webcam included

limited port selection

average speaker quality

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

lightweight design

solid build quality

decent processor performance

average battery life

limited graphics capability

no backlit keyboard

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 39.93 cm x 25.43 cm x 2.1 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Moonlight white Icelight silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1440 (WQHD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Narrow Border Display, 86% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (12th Gen) 1240P / 1.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 4800 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 262-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 42 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1702ZA)
Included Accessories Power adapter 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, ErgoLift System password, MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS Antibacterial Guard, IceBlades fan
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Model Number LN006W AU043W
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