ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) vs. MacBook Pro 15” (2019): Full specs comparison
Here is a comparison of the specs between ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) and MacBook Pro 15” (2019), including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.
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ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) Pros
Reasons that ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) is better than MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Supports faster memory
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) supports a faster memory speed than the MacBook Pro 15” (2019). It supports up to 2666MHz versus 2400MHz of system memory on the MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Memory type and speed
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) - DDR4
2,666 MHz
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - DDR4
2,400 MHz
Upgradable storage
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) 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 S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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| M.2 | Yes x2 | Onboard |
12% larger display
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) has a 17.3-inch screen size 12% larger than the 15.4-inch MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Display size
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019)
17.3-inch
MacBook Pro 15” (2019)
15.4-inch
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) Pros
Reasons that MacBook Pro 15” (2019) is better than ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019).
Significantly faster CPU performance
Intel Core i9-9980HK inside MacBook Pro 15” (2019) has a 33% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-9750H inside ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019).
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i9-9980HK
6,504
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i9-9880H
6,100
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) - Intel Core i7-9750H
4,880
About 30% lighter
MacBook Pro 15” (2019) weighed 4.02 pounds, 30% lighter than the 5.73 pounds ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019).
| Weight | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Pound | 5.73 lbs. | 4.02 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.60 kg | 1.82 kg |
Key Similars
Similar characteristics share between ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) and MacBook Pro 15” (2019).
Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 32GB
Both laptops supports up to 32GB of system memory.
Max system memory size
ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019)
32 GB
MacBook Pro 15” (2019)
32 GB
Prices
Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.
Availability | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Release Date | - | Announced on May 16th, 2019 |
| Pricing | - |
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| Generations | - |
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Exterior | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Dimensions | 15.70” x 10.70” x 0.73” (399 x 272 x 18.7 mm) | 13.75” x 9.48” x 0.61” (349.3 mm x 240.7 mm x 155 mm) |
| Weight | 5.73 lbs (2.6 kg) | Starting at 4.02 pounds (1.83 kg) |
| Colors | Brushed Black | Space Gray Silver |
| Keyboard and Trackpad |
| Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
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Display | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Size | 17.3 Inches | 15.4 Inches |
| Info |
ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701GXR
| Retina display
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Ports | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Left (2)
Right (3)
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Internal Specs | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
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| Integrated Graphics |
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| Memory | Up to 32GB DDR4 2666MHz SDRAM | 16GB configurable to 32GB of 2400MHz DDR4 onboard memory |
| Discrete Graphics | ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701GVR
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701GWR
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 GX701GXR
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| Storage |
| 256GB 512GB configurable to 1TB, 2TB, or 4TB SSD |
Connectivity | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 5 with Gig+ performance (802.11ac) |
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| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology |
| Ethernet |
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Battery | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Size | - | 83.6 Wh lithium‑polymer battery |
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| Power Supply | 230W power adaptor Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W. | 87W USB‑C Power Adapter |
Software | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| OS |
| Shipped with macOS Catalina |
| Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameFirst VI GameVisual Sonic Studio III | 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 S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Camera |
| 720p FaceTime HD camera |
| Audio |
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Misc | ROG Zephyrus S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| Sensors | - |
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| Security |
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| In the box | - |
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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 S17 (2019) | MacBook Pro 15” (2019) |
| At Glance |
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