2021 ROG Strix G15 vs. 2022 ROG Strix G15: Full specs comparison

Here is a comparison of the specs between 2021 ROG Strix G15 and 2022 ROG Strix G15, including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

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2021 ROG Strix G15 Pros

Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G15 is better than 2022 ROG Strix G15.

About 9% lighter

The 2021 ROG Strix G15 weighed 4.63 pounds, 9% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2022 ROG Strix G15.

Weight2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Pound
4.63 lbs.
5.07 lbs.
Kilogram
2.10 kg
2.30 kg

2022 ROG Strix G15 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ROG Strix G15 is better than 2021 ROG Strix G15.

Slightly faster CPU performance

AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX inside 2022 ROG Strix G15 has a 15% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX
8,876
2022 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H
8,548
2021 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
2021 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
2021 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 7-4800H
6,440
2021 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 5-5600H
5,476
Supports faster memory

The 2022 ROG Strix G15 supports a faster memory speed than the 2021 ROG Strix G15. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G15.

Memory type and speed
2022 ROG Strix G15 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2021 ROG Strix G15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix G15 and 2022 ROG Strix G15.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB

Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2021 ROG Strix G15
32 GB
2022 ROG Strix G15
32 GB
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Slots
x2
x2
TypeDDR4DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2021 ROG Strix G15 Price
ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, AMD Ryzen R7-5800H, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, Black, G513QE-ES76
 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, AMD Ryzen R7-5800H, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, Black, G513QE-ES76
By ASUS
$1,099.00
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ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6†144Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, G513IC-EB73
 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2021) Gaming Laptop, 15.6†144Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050, AMD Ryzen 7 4800H, 8GB DDR4, 512GB PCIe NVMe SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 10, G513IC-EB73
By ASUS
$909.99
$999.99 9% OFF
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ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, G513RM-IS74
 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, G513RM-IS74
By ASUS
$979.99
$1,199.99 18% OFF
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2022 ROG Strix G15 Price
ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15” 16:10 FHD 144Hz, GeForce RTX 3050, AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H/HS, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G513RC-ES73, Eclipse Gray
 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15” 16:10 FHD 144Hz, GeForce RTX 3050, AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H/HS, 16GB DDR5, 512GB PCIe SSD, Wi-Fi 6E, Windows 11, G513RC-ES73, Eclipse Gray
By ASUS
$844.99
$999.99 16% OFF
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ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, G513RM-IS74
 ASUS ROG Strix G15 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, RGB Keyboard, Windows 11 Home, G513RM-IS74
By ASUS
$979.99
$1,199.99 18% OFF
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Asus 2022 ROG Strix G15 15.6'' FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7-4800H, 16GB RAM, 512B PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics, Windows 11 Home, Gray, 32GB Snowbell USB Card
 Asus 2022 ROG Strix G15 15.6'' FHD 144Hz Gaming Laptop, AMD Ryzen 7-4800H, 16GB RAM, 512B PCIe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, GeForce RTX 3060 Graphics, Windows 11 Home, Gray, 32GB Snowbell USB Card
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$929.00
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021)Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Applicable Models
  • 2021 ROG Strix G15
  • ROG Strix G15 (2021)
  • 2021 ROG Strix G15 G513
  • 2022 ROG Strix G15
  • ROG Strix G15 (2022)
  • 2022 ROG Strix G15 G513RC
  • 2022 ROG Strix G15 G513RM
  • 2022 ROG Strix G15 G513RM
  • 2022 ROG Strix G15 G513RW
Generations

Exterior

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Dimensions13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 ~ 27.2 mm)13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 ~ 27.2 mm)
Weight4.63 lbs (2.10 kg)5.07 lbs (2.3 kg)
Colors
Original Black Eclipse Gray Electro Punk
Eclipse Gray Vult Green Electro Punk
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • RGB Lighting Options
    Per-Key RGB lighting 4 x Zone RGB lighting
  • Touchpad with integrated Numpad
    85% larger glass surface matte finish illuminated Numpad
  • Full-size backlit keyboard
    ROG Overstroke Calibrated Keystrokes N-Key Rollover Aura Sync Bigger arrow keys Gaps between function keys
  • 1.9mm key travel
  • 0.15mm keycap dish
  • Hotkeys 
    Volume down volume up mute HyperFan Armoury Crate
  • RGB Lighting Options
    Per-Key RGB lighting 4 x Zone RGB lighting
  • Touchpad with integrated Numpad
    large glass surface matte finish

Display

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Size15.6 Inches15.6 Inches
Info
  • 15.6” FHD 300Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 300Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz 
    16:9 3840 x 2160 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync
  • 15.6” FHD 300Hz
    16:9 1920 x 1080 300Hz 3ms 100% sRGB 75% Adobe RGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision
  • 15.6” WQHD 165Hz
    16:9 2560 x 1440 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare Adaptive-Sync MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision

Ports

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
2021 ROG Strix G15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (5)
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x power port
2022 ROG Strix G15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
Left (3)
  • 2 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Back (5)
  • 2 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.0b
  • 1 x RJ-45
    1 Gbps
  • 1 x power port

Internal Specs

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.90 → 4.20 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 8MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 3.30 → 4.20 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  4. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.70 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.90 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 4800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1600 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1800 MHz
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
  4. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2200 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2400 MHz
Memory
16GB 32GB
Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
16GB 32GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1802MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, with ROG Boost up to 1660MHz at 115W (130W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3050
    4GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1500MHz at 80W (1550MHz at 95W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1410MHz at 125W (1460MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1410MHz at 125W (1460MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1545MHz at 125W (1595MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
Storage
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antennaIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Size
56Wh 90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.
90Wh
4-cell lithium-ion battery.
Battery LifeUp to 12 hours of video playback.Up to 12 hours of video playback.
Power Supply
  • 240W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.
  • 280W
      ø6.0 mm power adapter.
  • 100W
      USB-C power adapter.
  • Supports fast charging technology with up to 50% in 30 minutes.

Software

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles
Armoury Crate

Camera & Audio

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
CameraNo Built-in camera.No Built-in camera.
Audio
  • Speakers
    • 2 x 4W speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
    • 2.8x Louder Volume.
    • 3x More Bass.
    • 6.5dBa Dynamic Range.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.
  • Speakers
    • Stereo speaker with Smart Amp Technology.
    • Dolby Atmos.
    • Hi-Res audio certification.
  • Microphones
    • Built-in array microphone.
    • Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation.

Misc

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
Security-BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
In the box-
  • ROG Strix G15 (2022)
  • Barrel-Type Power Adapter
  • FHD 1080P@60FPS external camera (optional)
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)
  • ROG STRIX Impact mouse P303 (optional)
  • ROG backpack(optional)

Key Features

2021 ROG Strix G152022 ROG Strix G15
At Glance
Released in
2021
16:9
15.6”
2160p 165Hz
Weight
4.63 lb
2.10 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,416
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,663
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2021 ROG Strix G15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3070
8GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2021
16:9
15.6”
2160p 165Hz
Weight
5.07 lb
2.30 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,500
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,876
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
12 Graphics Cores, 2400 MHz
Upgradable up to
32GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ROG Strix G15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080
8GB GDDR6 125W TGP

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