2021 ROG Strix G17 vs. 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15: Full specs comparison
We have comprehensively compared the specifications for the 2021 ROG Strix G17 and 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 models. The report includes detailed information regarding both models' CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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2021 ROG Strix G17 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Strix G17 is better than 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 6% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-5900HS inside 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
The 2021 ROG Strix G17 has a 17.3-inch screen size 10% larger than the 15.6-inch 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 Pros
Reasons that 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 is better than 2021 ROG Strix G17.
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 weighed 4.19 pounds, 21% lighter than the 5.29 pounds 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Weight | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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Pound | 5.29 lbs. | 4.19 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.40 kg | 1.90 kg |
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 has more ports and slots count than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It has ten versus eight amount of ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
lock slot | No | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes x3 | Yes x2 |
USB-C | Yes | Yes x2 |
Total | 8 | 10 |
The 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 has better versatile I/O connectivity than the 2021 ROG Strix G17. It has seven versus six commonly used ports and slots on the 2021 ROG Strix G17.
Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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HDMI | Yes | Yes |
headphone jack | Yes | Yes |
power port | Yes | Yes |
RJ-45 | Yes | Yes |
USB-A | Yes | Yes |
USB-C | Yes | Yes |
microSD card slot | No | Yes |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2021 ROG Strix G17 and 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.
Memory | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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Slots | x2 | x1 |
Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
Released | 2021 | 2021 |
Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) | - |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
Dimensions | 15.55 x 11.10 x 0.84 - 0.97” (395 x 282 x 21.4 - 24.6 mm) | 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78” (355 x 243 x 19.9 mm) |
Weight | 5.29 lbs (2.40 kg) | 4.19 lbs (1.90 kg) |
Colors | Original Black Eclipse Gray | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
Left (3)
Back (5)
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots | 16GB 32GB 48GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz Memory.1 x 16GB Onboard Memory and 1 x SODIMM slot |
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Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots. | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
Size | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. | 90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion) |
Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of video playback. | - |
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Software | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles | Armoury Crate |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
Camera | No Built-in camera. | No Built-in camera. |
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Misc | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix G17 | 2021 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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