2020 ROG Strix G17 vs. 2020 ROG Strix G15: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 ROG Strix G17 and 2020 ROG Strix G15 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Strix G17 is better than 2020 ROG Strix G15.
The 2020 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 2020 ROG Strix G17.
The 2020 ROG Strix G15 weighed 5.07 pounds, 20% lighter than the 6.28 pounds 2020 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | 2020 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 2020 ROG Strix G17 and 2020 ROG Strix G15.
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Released | 2020 | 2020 |
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Exterior | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Dimensions | 15.7” x 11.53” x 0.86 ~ 1.02” (399 x 293 x 22 ~ 26 mm) | 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 Electro Punk | Original Black Glacier Blue Electro Punk |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
ROG Strix G17 G712 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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ROG Strix G15 G512 LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Display | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
Info | ROG Strix G17 G712 LW/LV
ROG Strix G17 G712 LW/LV/LU
ROG Strix G17 G712 LV/LU
| ROG Strix G15 G512 LW/LV/LU/LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LV/LU/LI
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Ports | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
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Back (4)
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Internal Specs | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
Discrete Graphics | ROG Strix G17 G712LU
ROG Strix G17 G712LV
ROG Strix G17 G712LW
ROG Strix G17 G712LWS
| 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 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® 802.11AX (2x2) +BT 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 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Power Supply | 230W power adapter | ROG Strix G15 G512LI
ROG Strix G15 G512LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Software | 2020 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 | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
Camera | No Built-in camera. | No Built-in camera. |
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ROG Strix G15 G512 LI
ROG Strix G15 G512 LWS/LW/LV/LU
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Key Features | 2020 ROG Strix G17 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Strix G17, a 17.3-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core Intel Core i7-10875H with a boost clock speed up to 5.10 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 with 8GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 15.6-inch ROG Strix G15 was introduced by ASUS around the same time 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 2020 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 2020 ROG Strix G17 weighs 6.28 lbs. about 23% heavier than the 5.07 lbs. 2020 ROG Strix G15. Moreover, measured at 15.7” x 11.53” x 1.02”, the 2020 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 2020 ROG Strix G17 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with three M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install additional SSDs to expand the storage on the device.
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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