ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) and ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T). 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 VivoBook 15 (K513EA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

decent processor performance

solid build quality

ample storage options

comfortable keyboard

average battery life

dim display

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent battery life

adequate performance

good keyboard feel

average display

limited graphics power

no thunderbolt support

modest storage options

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) and ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
85 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) vs. ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 23.5 cm x 1.79 cm 38.4 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.3 cm
Weight 1.8 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum, plastic -
Colour Transparent silver (LCD cover), spangle silver (bottom), spangle silver (top) Black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" OLED 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology - LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 72% NTSC
Features Glossy, ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, Tru2Life ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, WideView
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
CPU Intel Core i3 (11th Gen) 1115G4 / 3 GHz Intel Core i5 (7th Gen) 7300HQ / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 3.5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core Quad-Core
Cache 6 MB 6 MB
64-bit Computing - Yes
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM175
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
RAM 8 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 2400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 256 GB SSD M.2 SATA 6Gb/s
Secondary Storage - 2 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060
Video Memory - 3 GB GDDR5 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - HD
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Wireless Bluetooth 4.1, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Features Single stream (1x1) -
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 64 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad Yes Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Built-in numeric keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Slots 1 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0 x2) (0 free) -
Interfaces HDMI
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone output
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Mini DisplayPort
HDMI
4 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDHC Card, SDXC Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (K513EA) ASUS ROG Strix GL503VM (FY212T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password -
Repairability Index 6.5 (out of 10) -
Model Number L11091T -
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