2021 ROG Strix G15 specs, features, and analysis
Here's what you need to know about 2021 ROG Strix G15 including price, display info, CPU, RAM, storage, battery, and more.
Availability | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
| Released | 2021 |
| Release Date | Announced on January 13, 2021 (CES 2021) |
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Exterior | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
| Dimensions | 13.94 x 10.20 x 0.89 - 1.07” (354 x 259 x 22.6 ~ 27.2 mm) |
| Weight | 4.63 lbs (2.10 kg) |
| Colors | Original Black Eclipse Gray Electro Punk |
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Display | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
| Size | 15.6 Inches |
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Ports | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
| Ports |  Left (3)
Back (5)
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Internal Specs | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
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Geekbench 5 Single CoreGeekbench 5 Multi-Core | |
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| Memory | 16GB 32GB Dual-Channel DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM.2 x SODIMM slots |
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| Storage | 512GB 1TB 2TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0. |
Connectivity | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
| Wi-Fi | Intel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax) 2x2 multi-antenna |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit LAN Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps. |
Battery | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
| Size | 56Wh 90Wh 4-cell lithium-ion battery. |
| Battery Life | Up to 12 hours of video playback. |
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Software | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
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| Built-in Apps | Armoury Crate GameVisual Aura Creator Scenario Profiles |
Camera & Audio | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
| Camera | No Built-in camera. |
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Key Features | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
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What we like
Reasons to like about 2021 ROG Strix G15.
Supports Windows 11
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 exceed all minimum system requirements for Windows 11.
| Requirements | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
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| Secure Boot | Yes |
| TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 7-4800H → AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX |
| 4GB RAM | 16GB → 32GB |
| 64GB Drive | 512GB → 4TB |
| 2 Cores CPU | 8 cores |
Great battery life of up to 12-hours
According to ASUS, the 2021 ROG Strix G15 lasts up to 12 hours of battery life.
Up to 12 hours of video playback. Upgradable storage
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 comes with two M.2 slots that you can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device. Learn more
| Storage Slots | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
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| M.2 | x2 |
Upgradable memory
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 has two RAM slots which you can use to add or replace with a larger one if it isn't already at the maximum size that the system chipset support. Learn more
| Memory | 2021 ROG Strix G15 |
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| Slots | x2 |
| Type | DDR4 |
| Speed | 3200 MHz |
Supports discrete graphics
Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6
What's new
Improvements over its predecessor.
Slightly faster CPU performance
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside 2021 ROG Strix G15 has a 11% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-10875H inside 2020 ROG Strix G15.
Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2021 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
2021 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
2020 ROG Strix G15 - Intel Core i7-10875H
6,874
2021 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 7-4800H
6,440
2021 ROG Strix G15 - AMD Ryzen 5-5600H
5,476
2020 ROG Strix G15 - Intel Core i7-10750H
5,412
2020 ROG Strix G15 - Intel Core i5-10300H
3,747
About 9% lighter
The 2021 ROG Strix G15 weighed 4.63 pounds, 9% lighter than the 5.07 pounds 2020 ROG Strix G15.
| Weight | 2021 ROG Strix G15 | 2020 ROG Strix G15 |
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| Pound | 4.63 lbs. | 5.07 lbs. |
| Kilogram | 2.10 kg | 2.30 kg |
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