ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214). 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 S GX502GW Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

slim, portable design

144Hz refresh rate display

effective cooling system

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

limited storage capacity

no webcam

high price point

ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

adequate connectivity options

full hd display

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no backlit keyboard

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. ASUS M515DA (BQ1214) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Black Slate grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 200 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB 45% NTSC
Features NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 178° viewing angle, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz AMD Ryzen 3 3250U / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB L3 - 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - VGA
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speaker, microphone
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Single stream (1x1)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Interfaces Headphone output
Microphone input
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home No operating system
Software Included - McAfee LiveSafe, MyASUS, Microsoft Office Home and Student 2021, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS M515DA (BQ1214)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera Power adapter, backpack, wired optical mouse, Carry bag
Security - 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 - System password
SAR Value 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number ES019T -
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