ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T). 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 M GU502GV Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

RGB keyboard lighting

robust build quality

effective cooling system

heavy and bulky

short battery life

loud under load

expensive price point

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 36.1 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.61 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 2.4 kg
Colour Black metal Gun metal
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.79% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 66 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50 - 60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C Gen 2
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix SCAR II GL504GS (ES121T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Strix stickers, ROG keychain, palm rest label
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 System password System password, hard drive password
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number ES004T -
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