ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV vs. ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV and ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE). 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 M GU502GV Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

large screen size

decent battery life

ample storage capacity

includes essential ports

mediocre display quality

heavy build

average processor

limited graphics performance

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV and ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV vs. ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.99 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum, polycarbonate
Colour Black metal Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" - IPS 15.6" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.79% Adobe RGB 130.56% sRGB, 94% NTSC, 98.38% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
CPU Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.5 GHz 4.1 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 6-core
Cache 12 MB 9 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Mobile Intel HM370
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2666 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz -
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage - 1 TB HDD SATA 6Gb/s / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Wireless Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Bluetooth, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED 4-zone illumination
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.1
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 2.0
Mini DisplayPort
Memory Card Reader - Yes
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502GV ASUS ROG Strix 15 (GL503GE)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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 System password System password, hard drive password
SAR Value 0.38 W/kg (body), 0.38 W/kg (limb) -
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number ES004T EN034T
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