In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS). 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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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Dimensions (WxDxH) | 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm | 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm |
Weight | 1.9 kg | 2 kg |
Case Material | Magnesium alloy | - |
Colour | Prism black | Brushed black | Brushed black |
DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Screen Size (Type) | 15.6" | 15.6" |
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LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | LED backlight |
Screen Resolution | 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) |
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 60 Hz | 300 Hz |
Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
Image Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
Image Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - |
Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC | 100% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB |
Features | Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle | Matte, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level |
PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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CPU | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz | Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz |
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Max Turbo Speed | 5 GHz | 5.1 GHz |
Number of Cores | 6-core | 8-core |
Cache | 12 MB | 16 MB |
64-bit Computing | Yes | Yes |
Chipset | Intel HM470 | - |
Features | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 |
MEMORY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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RAM | 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) | 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) |
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Max RAM Supported | 24 GB | 48 GB |
RAM Type | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM |
Speed | 2933 MHz | 3200 MHz |
Rated Speed | 2933 MHz | - |
Form Factor | SO-DIMM 260-pin | - |
Slots Qty | 1 | - |
Empty Slots | 0 | - |
STORAGE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Total Capacity | 1.024 TB | - |
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Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) | 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
RAID Level | RAID 0 | - |
AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | - |
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Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER |
Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design | Max-Q design |
Gaming | Yes | Yes |
Sound | Stereo speakers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, array microphone |
Audio Features | ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology | ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp |
VR Ready | Yes | Yes |
COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Wireless | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
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Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
Compliant Standards | Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 | - |
Features | Dual stream (2x2) | Dual stream (2x2) |
BATTERY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | 4-cell Lithium Ion |
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Battery Capacity (Size) | 76 Wh | 76 Wh |
Battery Life | Up to 8.41 hours | - |
Battery Run Time | Video playback: up to 8.41 hours Web browsing: up to 7.47 hours |
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AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Input | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) | AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) |
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Output | 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A | 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A |
INPUT | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Type | Keyboard, touchpad | Keyboard, touchpad |
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Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes (RGB) |
Features | Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover | Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB |
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Interfaces | 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 |
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 HDMI LAN USB 3.2 Gen 2 Headphone output Microphone input |
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SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Operating System (OS) | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Home |
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Software Included | Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI | Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI |
MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter |
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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, ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery | ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura RGB lighting, 65W power delivery |
SAR Value | 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.58 W/kg (limb) |
Model Number | HC032T | HF049T |