ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T). 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 R521JA (EJ974T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

lightweight design

decent battery life

adequate performance

average display quality

limited storage capacity

no backlit keyboard

basic graphics card

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
78 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. ASUS R521JA (EJ974T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 2 kg 1.9 kg
Colour Black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Quad-Core
Cache 12 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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 R521JA (EJ974T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Intel UHD 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 Output: ASUS SonicMaster
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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 R521JA (EJ974T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 32 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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 R521JA (EJ974T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, N-key rollover, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
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
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS R521JA (EJ974T)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera 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) -
SAR Value 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number ES019T -
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