2019 ROG Strix G17 vs. 2020 ROG Strix G15: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2019 ROG Strix G17 and 2020 ROG Strix G15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2019 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2019 ROG Strix G17 is better than 2020 ROG Strix G15.
The 2019 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2020 ROG Strix G15.
2020 ROG Strix G15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Strix G15 is better than 2019 ROG Strix G17.
2020 vs. 2019
Intel Core i7-10875H inside 2020 ROG Strix G15 has a 40% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside 2019 ROG Strix G17.
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 supports a faster memory speed than the 2019 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2666MHz of system memory on the 2019 ROG Strix G17.
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 weighed 5.07 pounds, 20% lighter than the 6.28 pounds 2019 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
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Pound | 6.28 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.85 kg | 2.30 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2019 ROG Strix G17 and 2020 ROG Strix G15.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Released | 2019 | 2020 |
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Exterior | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Dimensions |
| 14.17” x 10.82” x 0.82 ~ 1.01” (360 x 275 x 21 ~ 25.8 mm) |
Weight | 6.28 lbs (2.85 kg) | 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg) |
Colors | Original Black Glacier Blue | Original Black Glacier Blue Electro Punk |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
ROG Strix G G731GT/GU
ROG Strix G1 G731GV/GW
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ROG Strix G15 G512 LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Display | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | ROG Strix G15 G731GT
ROG Strix G15 G731 GT/GU/GV
ROG Strix G15 G731 GU/GV/GW
| ROG Strix G15 G512 LW/LV/LU/LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LV/LU/LI
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Ports | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
| Left (4)
Back (4)
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Internal Specs | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Processor |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix G G731GT
ROG Strix G G731GU
ROG Strix G G731GV
ROG Strix G G731GW
| ROG Strix G15 G512LI
ROG Strix G15 G512LU
ROG Strix G15 G512LV
ROG Strix G15 G512LW
ROG Strix G15 G512LWS
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Connectivity | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® 802.11ac (2x2) Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology | Intel® 802.11AX (2x2) +BT Gigabit Wi-Fi support Rangeboost technology |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Battery | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Power Supply | ROG Strix G G731GT
ROG Strix G G731 GU/GV/GW
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ROG Strix G15 G512LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Software | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III Aura Creator |
Camera & Audio | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Camera | No Built-in camera. | No Built-in camera. |
Audio |
ROG Strix G G731 GT
ROG Strix G G731 GU/GV/GW
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ROG Strix G15 G512 LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Key Features | 2019 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix G17, a 17.3-inch machine, in 2019. It is powered by up to a hexa-core Intel Core i7-9750H with a boost clock speed up to 4.50 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2070 with 8GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch ROG Strix G15 was introduced by ASUS about a year later in 2020. It comes with up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6.
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2019 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch display which is slightly larger than the 15.6-inch 2020 ROG Strix G15. In addition, the 2019 ROG Strix G17 weighs 6.28 lbs. about 23% heavier than the 5.07 lbs. 2020 ROG Strix G15. Moreover, measured at 15.73” x 11.55” x 1.03”, the 2019 ROG Strix G17 is much bulkier than the 2020 ROG Strix G15 at 14.17” x 10.82” x 1.01”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2019 ROG Strix G17 supports up to 32GB 2666 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future. On top of that, it also has a single SATA slot that users can use to install a 2.5-inch SATA SSD, SSHD, or a hard disk drive to add even more storage.
For 2020 ROG Strix G15, it supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. It also has three M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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