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

Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

compact design

decent battery life

lightweight for portability

simple user interface

limited storage capacity

average display quality

modest processing power

fewer connectivity options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
75 % - Design
65 % - Display
45 % - Performance
65 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) vs. Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm 32.53 cm x 21.65 cm x 1.79 cm
Weight 1.9 kg 1.3 kg
Case Material Magnesium alloy Polycarbonate ABS (bottom), polycarbonate ABS (top)
Colour Prism black | Brushed black Abyss blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - TN
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 220 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle Anti-glare
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz Intel Celeron N4020 / 1.1 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5 GHz 2.8 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core Dual-Core
Cache 12 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
RAM 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered)) 4 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 24 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Total Capacity 1.024 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 128 GB SSD M.2 2242 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics Intel UHD Graphics 600
Max Monitors Supported - 1 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, dual array microphone
Compliant Standards - High Definition Audio, Dolby Audio
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Wireless Controller - M.2 Card
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 76 Wh 42 Wh
Battery Life Up to 8.41 hours Up to 11 hours
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 8.41 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.47 hours
Local video (1080p) playback time (150 nits): up to 11 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A 45 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover Multi-touch touchpad, buttonless touchpad, precision touchpad
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
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 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SD Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home in S mode - English
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI Microsoft 365 Personal
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14IGL7 (82V6)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
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 Administrator password, hard drive password, power-on password, Rapid Charge Boost
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3
SAR Value 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb) -
Carbon Footprint - 250 kg carbon emissions
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - pick-up and return
Model Number HC032T -
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