ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) vs. 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15: Full specs comparison
We thoroughly analyzed technical specifications for ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) and 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 models, including CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.
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ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) Pros
We couldn't find any advantages of ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) over 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15.
2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 Pros
Reasons that 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 is better than ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
2020 vs. 2017
AMD Ryzen 9-4900HS inside 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 has a 116% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7700HQ inside ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 supports a larger memory capacity than the ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017). It supports up to 32GB versus 24GB of system memory on the ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 supports a faster memory speed than the ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017). It supports up to 3200MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
The 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 weighed 4.62 pounds, 5% lighter than the 4.85 pounds ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
| Weight | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| Pound | 4.85 lbs. | 4.62 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.20 kg | 2.10 kg |
Prices
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Availability | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Released | 2017 | 2020 |
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Exterior | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Dimensions | 14.92” x 10.31” x 0.66 ~ 0.70” (379 x 262 x 16.9 ~ 17.9 mm) |
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| Weight | 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) | 2.1kg |
| Colors | - | Black |
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Display | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Size | 15.6 Inches | 15.6 Inches |
| Info | 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-level panel, 120Hz, 100% sRGB |
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Ports | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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Internal Specs | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| Memory | Up to 24GB DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM | Up to 32GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM |
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| ROG Zephyrus G15 GA502IV
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| Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2 x M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 x 4 | 512GB 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 |
Connectivity | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ac 2x2 WLAN | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
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Battery | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Size | - | 76 Wh Li-Polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 2 hours of battery life | - |
| Power Supply | 230W power adapter | 180W power adaptor Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W. |
Software | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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| Built-in Apps | ROG Gaming Center ROG GameFirst ROG GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar
Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (Free) Android App | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III |
Camera & Audio | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
| Camera | HD Front-facing webcam. |
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Misc | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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Key Features | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2020 ROG Zephyrus G15 |
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