ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU). 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 VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

solid state drive

full hd display

ample connectivity options

average battery life

modest graphics performance

limited upgradeability

no thunderbolt support

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high-resolution display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, lightweight design

fast processing speeds

advanced cooling system

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
86 % - Design
72 % - Display
70 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery
81 % - Design
87 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Product Type Notebook - 180-degree hinge design Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.97 cm x 23.25 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 2.23 cm
Weight 1.7 kg 2 kg
Colour Quiet blue Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 82% screen-to-body ratio, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 4800H / 2.9 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.2 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
RAM 8 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 720p
Camera Features Privacy shutter IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Dual stereo speakers, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense Chiclet keyboard, 1 RGB zone
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (M1502IA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, MIL-STD-810H tested System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift
Compliant Standards UL 1459, FCC Part 15 Class B, EU RoHS, EU REACH -
Model Number BQ140W N3003W
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