ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY). 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 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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Dimensions (WxDxH) / Weight Details 48.1 cm x 28.8 cm x 6.5 cm / 3.16 kg -
Weight 1.8 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Indie black Off black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology - Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 200 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 83% screen-to-body ratio Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
CPU Intel Pentium Gold 7505 / 2 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.5 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 24 MB
Features Intel Smart Cache Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
RAM 8 GB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Speaker, microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features Single stream (1x1) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 37 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Slots 1 x Serial ATA (1 free) 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI 1.4
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home in S mode Windows 11 Home
Software Included MyASUS, GlideX Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X1500EA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
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 Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features Cortana support ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Model Number EJ2670W -
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