ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA). 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 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 VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price point

lightweight design

solid state drive included

decent battery life

full hd display

average cpu performance

limited graphics capability

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW and ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW vs. ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details - 48.1 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 3.16 kg
Weight 2 kg 1.8 kg
Colour Black Indie black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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, 83% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 16 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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 VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 2-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 37 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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 VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
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, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Slots - 1 x Serial ATA (1 free)
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
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode
Software Included - MyASUS, GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, web camera Power adapter
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 - Cortana support
SAR Value 0.28 W/kg (body), 0.28 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number ES019T EJ2670W
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