ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) vs. 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3): Which is better?
Here is a side by side comparison between ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) and 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) Pros
Reasons that ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) is better than 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Intel Core i7-7700HQ inside ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) has a 61% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-7660U inside 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) supports a larger memory capacity than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 24GB versus 16GB of system memory on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) supports a faster memory speed than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). It supports up to 2400MHz versus 2133MHz of system memory on the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 8GB GDDR5 with Max-Q vs. integrated
ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
Slots | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) has a 15.6-inch screen size 17% larger than the 13.3-inch 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3).
2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) Pros
Reasons that 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) is better than ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
The 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) weighed 3.02 pounds, 38% lighter than the 4.85 pounds ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017).
Weight | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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Pound | 4.85 lbs. | 3.02 lbs. |
Kilogram | 2.20 kg | 1.37 kg |
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
Released | 2017 | 2017 |
Release Date | - | Announced on June 5th, 2017 |
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Applicable Models | - |
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Generations | - |
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Exterior | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
Dimensions | 14.92” x 10.31” x 0.66 ~ 0.70” (379 x 262 x 16.9 ~ 17.9 mm) | 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59” (304.1 mm x 212.4 mm x 14.9 mm) |
Weight | 4.85 lbs (2.2 kg) | Starting at 3.02 lb (1.37 kg) |
Colors | - | Space Gray Silver |
Keyboard and Trackpad |
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Display | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
Size | 15.6 Inches | 13.3 Inches |
Info | 15.6-inch Full HD (1920x1080) IPS-level panel, 120Hz, 100% sRGB | Retina display
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Ports | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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Right (1)
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Internal Specs | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
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Integrated Graphics |
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Memory | Up to 24GB DDR4 2400MHz SDRAM | 8GB configurable to 16GB of 2133MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory |
Discrete Graphics |
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Storage | 256GB 512GB 1TB 2 x M.2 NVMe PCIE 3.0 x 4 | 128GB 256GB configurable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD |
Connectivity | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
Wi-Fi | 802.11ac 2x2 WLAN |
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Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology |
Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. | - |
Battery | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
Size | - | 54.5 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
Battery Life | Up to 2 hours of battery life |
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Power Supply | 230W power adapter | 61W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
OS |
| Shipped with macOS Sierra |
Built-in Apps | ROG Gaming Center ROG GameFirst ROG GameVisual Sonic Studio & Sonic Radar
Aura Core XSplit Gamecaster (Free) Android App | Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote Siri Safari Mail FaceTime Messages Maps News Stocks Home Voice Memos Notes Calendar Contacts Reminders Photo Booth Preview Music Podcasts TV Books App Store Time Machine Find My QuickTime Player |
Camera & Audio | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
Camera | HD Front-facing webcam. | 720p FaceTime HD camera |
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Misc | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
Security |
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Warranty | - | Your MacBook Pro comes with 90 days of complimentary technical support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase AppleCare+ for Mac to extend your coverage to three years from your AppleCare+ purchase date and add up to two incidents of accidental damage coverage, each subject to a service fee of $99 for screen damage or external enclosure damage, or $299 for other repairable damage, plus applicable tax. |
More | - | Video SupportSimultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:
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Key Features | ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) | 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) |
At Glance |
Comparison Summary
ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus GX501 , a 15.6-inch machine, in 2017. It is powered by up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-7700HQ with a boost clock speed up to 3.80 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce GTX 1080 with 8GB GDDR5 with Max-Q.
On the other hand, we have the 13.3-inch MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) was introduced by Apple around the same year in mid-2017. It comes with up to a dual-core Intel Core i7-7660U with a boost clock speed up to 4.00 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Plus Graphics 640 (48 Execution Units with 64 MB eDRAM side cache, 300 → 1100 MHz).
Geekbench 5 Single Core
Geekbench 5 Multi Core
The ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) has a 15.6-inch display which is considerably larger than the 13.3-inch 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). In addition, the ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) weighs 4.85 lbs. about 60% heavier than the 3.02 lbs. 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3). Moreover, measured at 14.92” x 10.31” x 0.70”, the ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) is much bulkier than the 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3) at 11.97” x 8.36” x 0.59”.
Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017) supports up to 24GB 2400 MHz DDR4 memory. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.
For 2017 MacBook Pro 13 (2TB3), it supports up to 16GB 2133 MHz LPDDR3 memory. Unlike ROG Zephyrus GX501 (2017), it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Furthermore, it also has an integrated storage module and has no M.2 slots for replacement.
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