ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS). 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 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

ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

exceptional gaming performance

high-resolution display

advanced cooling system

premium build quality

versatile connectivity options

high price point

heavier than competitors

short battery life

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
87 % - Design
87 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 39.4 cm x 26.4 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Metal
Colour Prism black | Brushed black Off black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 120 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% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 12 MB 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 2933 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, four woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
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 S17 (GX703HS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 90 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 S17 (GX703HS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover N-key rollover, per-key RGB, optomechanical switches
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI Microsoft 365 (30 days trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX703HS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HC032T KF075T
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