ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW). 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 Strix G15 (G513QY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

robust gaming performance

effective thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

heavier than competitors

no webcam included

limited port selection

short battery life

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

sleek, portable design

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
76 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.5 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material - Magnesium alloy
Colour Challenger red Prism black | Brushed black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.6 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 64 GB 24 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Total Capacity - 1.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon RX 6800M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 12 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Smart Amp ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life Up to 12 hours Up to 8.41 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 12 hours Video playback: up to 8.41 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.47 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features 4 RGB zones Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G513QY) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, 2 customisable armour caps Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, ArcticFlow thermal zone cooling technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
SAR Value - 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
Model Number HF002T HC032T
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