2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 vs. 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16: Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 and 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 over 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 Pros
Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 is better than 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15.
2023 vs. 2020
Intel Core i9-13900H inside 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 has a 108% better multi-core CPU performance score than the AMD Ryzen 9-4900HS inside 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15. It supports up to 48GB versus 32GB of system memory on the 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15.
The 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 weighed 4.41 pounds, 5% lighter than the 4.62 pounds 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15.
Weight | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Pound | 4.62 lbs. | 4.41 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.10 kg | 2.00 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 and 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16.
Both laptops supports the same 3200MHz DDR4 RAM.
Prices
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Availability | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Released | 2020 | 2023 |
Release Date | - | Announced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023) |
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Exterior | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Dimensions |
| 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78 ~ 0.88” (355 x 243 x 19.9 ~ 22.3 mm) |
Weight | 2.1kg | 4.41 lbs (2.0 kg) |
Colors | Black | Eclipse Gray Moonlight White |
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Chasis Information | - |
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Display | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 16 Inches |
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Ports | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Right (3)
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Internal Specs | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
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Discrete Graphics | ROG Zephyrus G15 GA502IV
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Storage | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 | 512GB 1TB 2TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Connectivity | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) | Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Ethernet |
| Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Size | 76 Wh Li-Polymer | 90 Wh (4-cell Lithium-ion) |
Power Supply | 180W power adaptor Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W. |
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Software | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
OS |
| Windows 11 Pro |
Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III | Armoury Crate |
Camera & Audio | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Misc | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
Sensors | - |
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Security | - |
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In the box | - |
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Warranty | - | Standard 1-year limited warranty |
Key Features | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 | 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 |
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Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus G15, a 15.6-inch machine, in 2020. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-4900HS with a boost clock speed up to 4.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060 with 6GB GDDR6.
On the other hand, we have the 16-inch ROG Zephyrus G16 was introduced by ASUS about three years later in early-2023. It comes with up to 14-core Intel Core i9-13900H with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 with 8GB GDDR6 120W Max.Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 has a 15.6-inch display which is quite similar size to the 16-inch 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16. In addition, the 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 weighs 4.62 lbs. about 4% heavier than the 4.41 lbs. 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16. Moreover, measured at 14.17” x 9.92” x 0.78”, the 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 is slightly bulkier than the 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16 at 13.98” x 9.57” x 0.78”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.
For 2023 ROG Zephyrus G16, it supports up to 48GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.
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