ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Dell G15 (5520)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Dell G15 (5520). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

Dell G15 (5520) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Dell G15 (5520) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

efficient thermal management

solid build quality

affordable price point

good audio quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

dim display brightness

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) and Dell G15 (5520)
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
76 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) vs. Dell G15 (5520) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm 35.726 cm x 27.211 cm x 2.533 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.81 kg
Colour - Dark shadow grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Pixel Density (ppi) - 141
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Wide Viewing Angle, ±80° horizontal viewing angle, ±80° vertical viewing angle, Narrow Border Display, 0.17925 mm pixel pitch, 13 ms response rate
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Deep Learning Boost (DL Boost)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - HD
Resolution - 0.92 Megapixel
Camera Features - RGB camera
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Video Resolutions - 1280 x 720
Frame Rate - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3254
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio
Audio Features Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - M.2 2230
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 6-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 86 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 9 hour(s)
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance -
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
HDMI
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual Microsoft Office 2013 (Trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Dell G15 (5520)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery -
SAR Value 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb) -
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 0 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 10 - 90% (non-condensing)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number HG051T -
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