ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA). 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 (X1704ZA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large vibrant display

affordable price point

lightweight design

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

average battery life

modest graphics card

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) and ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
87 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) vs. ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm 39.9 cm x 25.43 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.1 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Moonlight white Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
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 -
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS / 3.3 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 8505 / 1.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 5-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 8 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 16 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 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Dual speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
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 (X1704ZA)
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
HDMI 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 2.0
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 (GA503RX) ASUS VivoBook 17 (X1704ZA)
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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Audio booster
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH
Model Number LN006W AU037W
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