ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA). 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 G16 (GU603ZV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

efficient multitasking capabilities

above-average price

limited port selection

average battery life

noisy under load

ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

affordable price

fast SSD storage

vivid display colors

decent processor speed

average battery life

limited upgrade options

modest graphics performance

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) and ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
83 % - Design
83 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
86 % - Design
83 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) vs. ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.29 cm 35.93 cm x 22.94 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.7 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, plastic
Colour Eclipse grey Cool silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" - IPS 15.6"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 165 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Wide Colour Gamut, HDR (high dynamic range), Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (13th Gen) 13500H
Max Turbo Speed 4.7 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 14-core 12-core
Cache 24 MB L3 - 18 MB
Platform Technology - Intel Evo
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello Privacy shutter
Sound Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amp, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 75 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.7mm travel distance 1.35mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Interfaces HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included Armoury Crate McAfee LiveSafe (30 days trial), MyASUS, ScreenXpert, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus G16 (GU603ZV) ASUS VivoBook S 15 (S5504VA)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, BIOS protection, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards - RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number N3009W BN290W
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