Notebookcheck Logo

Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L in review: Compact gaming notebook with Turbo reserves

2 kg gamer. The Zephyrus M15's main components bring all the latest computer games smoothly to the 15.6-inch matte screen (4k, IPS, Pantone certified). The rest of the interior is equally good: 2x NVMe-SSD (RAID 0), 16 GB RAM (dual channel), Thunderbolt 3.

The Asus Zephyrus M15 GU502L is a slim, compact gaming laptop of the 15.6-inch format. The test device provided to us is powered by a Core i7-10750H processor and a GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics core. With the Zephyrus M GU502GU, we have already tested an identical sister model. Competitors include devices such as the Schenker Key 15, Razer Blade 15, Gigabyte Aero 15 XB, Acer Predator Triton 500 and the MSI GS66 10SGS.

Since the Zephyrus M15 and the Zephyrus M are identical in construction, we will not elaborate much on the case, connectivity, input devices and speakers. You can read about these in our review of the Asus Zephyrus M GU502GU.

Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L (ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-10750H 6 x 2.6 - 5 GHz, 70 W PL2 / Short Burst, 135 W PL1 / Sustained, Comet Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q - 8 GB VRAM, Core: 1125 MHz, Memory: 1375 MHz, GDDR6, 256bit, 27.21.14.5638 (Nvidia 456.38), Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-3200, Dual Channel, one memory bank (occupied), 8 GB soldered
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixel 141 PPI, AU Optronics B156ZAN03.1, IPS, glossy: no, 60 Hz
Mainboard
Intel HM470
Storage
2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0), 1024 GB 
, 2x M.2 (RAID 0), 903 GB free
Soundcard
Realtek ALC294 @ Intel Comet Point-LP PCH - cAVS
Connections
2 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 1 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: headphone output, microphone output, TPM 2.0
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201 (a/b/g/h/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 18.9 x 360 x 252 ( = 0.74 x 14.17 x 9.92 in)
Battery
76 Wh, 4940 mAh Lithium-Polymer, 15.4 V
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Additional features
Speakers: Stereo, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 65-Watt USB power supply (Type C), McAfee LiveSafe (trial version), MS Office 365 (trial version), 24 Months Warranty
Weight
2 kg ( = 70.55 oz / 4.41 pounds), Power Supply: 795 g ( = 28.04 oz / 1.75 pounds)
Price
2499 Euro
Note: The manufacturer may use components from different suppliers including display panels, drives or memory sticks with similar specifications.

 

Rating
Date
Model
Weight
Height
Size
Resolution
Best Price
82.5 %
09/2020
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
2 kg18.9 mm15.60"3840x2160
84.5 %
09/2020
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
2 kg19.8 mm15.60"1920x1080
86.9 %
08/2020
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
2.1 kg17.8 mm15.60"1920x1080
85.8 %
05/2020
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
2.2 kg20 mm15.60"3840x2160
04/2020
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
2.1 kg18 mm15.60"1920x1080
84 %
05/2020
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
2.2 kg20 mm15.60"1920x1080

size comparison

360 mm / 14.2 inch 252 mm / 9.92 inch 18.9 mm / 0.744 inch 2 kg4.41 lbs358 mm / 14.1 inch 248 mm / 9.76 inch 20 mm / 0.787 inch 2.2 kg4.78 lbs357.5 mm / 14.1 inch 238 mm / 9.37 inch 19.8 mm / 0.78 inch 2 kg4.47 lbs359 mm / 14.1 inch 255 mm / 10 inch 18 mm / 0.709 inch 2.1 kg4.63 lbs356 mm / 14 inch 250 mm / 9.84 inch 20 mm / 0.787 inch 2.2 kg4.8 lbs355 mm / 14 inch 235 mm / 9.25 inch 17.8 mm / 0.701 inch 2.1 kg4.73 lbs297 mm / 11.7 inch 210 mm / 8.27 inch 1 mm / 0.03937 inch 5.7 g0.01257 lbs

Connectivity - now with Thunderbolt 3

The GU502L and GU502GU do not differ in terms of the type and arrangement of their connections - with one exception. While the latter offers a USB Type C 3.2 Gen 2 slot, the M15 comes with Thunderbolt 3.

Right side: Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A), slot for a cable lock
Right side: Thunderbolt 3, 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type A), slot for a cable lock
Left side: AC adapter, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type A), microphone input, headset jack
Left side: AC adapter, Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, USB 3.2 Gen 2 (Type A), microphone input, headset jack
Networking
iperf3 transmit AX12
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)
1340 MBit/s +19%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)
1310 MBit/s +16%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1243 (1000min - 1395max) MBit/s +10%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1240 (619min - 1284max) MBit/s +10%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (49.8 - 1775, n=324)
1161 MBit/s +3%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1130 MBit/s
Average of class Gaming
  (450 - 1412, n=14, last 2 years)
1006 MBit/s -11%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
912 MBit/s -19%
iperf3 receive AX12
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1394 (843min - 1528max) MBit/s +2%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650i 160MHz Wireless Network Adapter (201NGW)
1390 MBit/s +1%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200
1380 MBit/s +1%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1370 MBit/s
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
1349 (804min - 1497max) MBit/s -2%
Average Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX201
  (136 - 1743, n=324)
1261 MBit/s -8%
Average of class Gaming
  (423 - 1700, n=14, last 2 years)
1203 MBit/s -12%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650x Wireless Network Adapter (200NGW)
1170 MBit/s -15%

Display - 4k IPS

The 15.6-inch matte screen features a native resolution of 3840x2160 pixels. Contrast (1,683:1) and brightness (376 cd/m²) are excellent. However, the response times of the 60 Hz panel could be better. Two optionally available FHD displays (144 Hz, 240 Hz) offer shorter response times.

369
cd/m²
381
cd/m²
358
cd/m²
370
cd/m²
387
cd/m²
368
cd/m²
375
cd/m²
384
cd/m²
400
cd/m²
Distribution of brightness
AU Optronics B156ZAN03.1 tested with X-Rite i1Pro 2
Maximum: 400 cd/m² (Nits) Average: 376.9 cd/m² Minimum: 20 cd/m²
Brightness Distribution: 90 %
Center on Battery: 387 cd/m²
Contrast: 1683:1 (Black: 0.23 cd/m²)
ΔE Color 1.8 | 0.5-29.43 Ø5, calibrated: 0.7
ΔE Greyscale 2.9 | 0.57-98 Ø5.3
99% sRGB (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
99% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 1.6.3 3D)
70.5% AdobeRGB 1998 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
99% sRGB (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
69.4% Display P3 (Argyll 2.2.0 3D)
Gamma: 2.178
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
AU Optronics B156ZAN03.1, IPS, 3840x2160, 15.60
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
AU Optronics B156HAN08.2, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Panda LM156LF-1F02, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
AU Optronics B156HAN12.0, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Samsung SDCA029, OLED, 3840x2160, 15.60
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
AUO B156HAN12.0 (AUO7A8C), IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
MSI GS66 10SGS
AU Optronics B156HAN12.0, IPS, 1920x1080, 15.60
Display
-6%
-3%
0%
28%
1%
1%
Display P3 Coverage
69.4
66.5
-4%
67.2
-3%
69.4
0%
99.9
44%
70.3
1%
69.9
1%
sRGB Coverage
99
90.8
-8%
96.2
-3%
98.8
0%
100
1%
99.5
1%
99.1
0%
AdobeRGB 1998 Coverage
70.5
66.5
-6%
68.7
-3%
70.5
0%
98.2
39%
72.2
2%
71.1
1%
Response Times
78%
74%
82%
95%
68%
71%
Response Time Grey 50% / Grey 80% *
60 ?(29.2, 30.8)
6.4 ?(3.4, 3)
89%
10 ?(5.2, 4.8)
83%
3.2 ?(1.4, 1.8)
95%
2.2 ?(1, 1.2)
96%
14.4 ?(7.2, 7.2)
76%
11.2 ?(6, 5.2)
81%
Response Time Black / White *
25.6 ?(11.6, 14)
8.8 ?(4.4, 4.4)
66%
9.2 ?(4.4, 4.8)
64%
8 ?(4, 4)
69%
1.8 ?(1, 0.8)
93%
10.4 ?(5.2, 5.2)
59%
10 ?(5.2, 4.8)
61%
PWM Frequency
60 ?(80)
Screen
-64%
-92%
-43%
-28%
-43%
-14%
Brightness middle
387
297.7
-23%
300
-22%
345.4
-11%
385
-1%
320
-17%
339.4
-12%
Brightness
377
280
-26%
281
-25%
342
-9%
390
3%
318
-16%
331
-12%
Brightness Distribution
90
84
-7%
80
-11%
90
0%
93
3%
88
-2%
92
2%
Black Level *
0.23
0.43
-87%
0.29
-26%
0.34
-48%
0.24
-4%
0.24
-4%
Contrast
1683
692
-59%
1034
-39%
1016
-40%
1333
-21%
1414
-16%
Colorchecker dE 2000 *
1.8
3.13
-74%
5.39
-199%
3.18
-77%
2.46
-37%
4.03
-124%
1.58
12%
Colorchecker dE 2000 max. *
3.94
7.1
-80%
14.35
-264%
6.57
-67%
4.01
-2%
8.43
-114%
3.8
4%
Colorchecker dE 2000 calibrated *
0.7
3.06
-337%
1.73
-147%
1.77
-153%
2.6
-271%
0.98
-40%
1.47
-110%
Greyscale dE 2000 *
2.9
1.9
34%
9.8
-238%
3.8
-31%
1.39
52%
5.94
-105%
2.3
21%
Gamma
2.178 101%
2.23 99%
2.019 109%
2.15 102%
2.31 95%
2.42 91%
2.24 98%
CCT
6992 93%
6325 103%
8174 80%
7109 91%
6395 102%
6751 96%
6952 93%
Color Space (Percent of AdobeRGB 1998)
99
59.2
-40%
69
-30%
64.3
-35%
98
-1%
66
-33%
64.8
-35%
Color Space (Percent of sRGB)
99
90.5
-9%
92
-7%
99
0%
100
1%
99
0%
99.4
0%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
3% / -36%
-7% / -54%
13% / -19%
32% / 1%
9% / -21%
19% / -0%

* ... smaller is better

The X-Rite Pantone certification of the screen guarantees a very natural colour display. Even in factory condition, the display meets the target with a Delta E 2000 colour deviation of 1.8 (Delta E less than 3). It does not suffer from a blue cast. Calibrating the display provides further improvements. The colour deviation is reduced to 0.69 and grey scales are more balanced. The colour spaces AdobeRGB (99%) and sRGB (99%) are reproduced almost completely.

Greyscale before calibration
Greyscale before calibration
Saturation Sweeps before calibration
Saturation Sweeps before calibration
ColorChecker before calibration
ColorChecker before calibration
Greyscale after calibration
Greyscale after calibration
Saturation Sweeps after calibration
Saturation Sweeps after calibration
ColorChecker after calibration
ColorChecker after calibration
Zephyrus M15 vs sRGB (99%)
Zephyrus M15 vs sRGB (99%)
subpixel array
subpixel array
Zephyrus M15 vs AdobeRGB (99%)
Zephyrus M15 vs AdobeRGB (99%)

Display Response Times

Display response times show how fast the screen is able to change from one color to the next. Slow response times can lead to afterimages and can cause moving objects to appear blurry (ghosting). Gamers of fast-paced 3D titles should pay special attention to fast response times.
       Response Time Black to White
25.6 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 11.6 ms rise
↘ 14 ms fall
The screen shows relatively slow response rates in our tests and may be too slow for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.1 (minimum) to 240 (maximum) ms. » 56 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (21.6 ms).
       Response Time 50% Grey to 80% Grey
60 ms ... rise ↗ and fall ↘ combined↗ 29.2 ms rise
↘ 30.8 ms fall
The screen shows slow response rates in our tests and will be unsatisfactory for gamers.
In comparison, all tested devices range from 0.2 (minimum) to 636 (maximum) ms. » 95 % of all devices are better.
This means that the measured response time is worse than the average of all tested devices (33.9 ms).

Screen Flickering / PWM (Pulse-Width Modulation)

To dim the screen, some notebooks will simply cycle the backlight on and off in rapid succession - a method called Pulse Width Modulation (PWM) . This cycling frequency should ideally be undetectable to the human eye. If said frequency is too low, users with sensitive eyes may experience strain or headaches or even notice the flickering altogether.
Screen flickering / PWM not detected

In comparison: 53 % of all tested devices do not use PWM to dim the display. If PWM was detected, an average of 18110 (minimum: 5 - maximum: 3846000) Hz was measured.

Asus equips the Zephyrus GU502L with a viewing angle stable IPS panel. The display can be read from any position. Outdoor use is certainly possible, given the sun doesn't shine too brightly.

The Zephyrus outdoors (overcast conditions)
The Zephyrus outdoors (overcast conditions)
Viewing angles
Viewing angles

Performance - Even more power thanks to Turbo profile

The Asus Zephyrus M15 GU502L represents a slim, compact 15.6-inch gaming notebook that brings every current game smoothly to the screen and also makes a good impression in all other application areas. Our test device is priced at around $3,000.

CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
CPU-Z
GPU-Z
GPU-Z
HWInfo
HWInfo
 

Testing conditions

The pre-installed Armoury Crate control center allows the choice of an energy profile. We have conducted our test with the "Performance" profile active. We have also run some benchmarks under the "Turbo" profile. For the battery tests we used the Windows energy schemes.

Processor

The Core i7-10750H six-core processor (Comet Lake) operates at a basic speed of 2.6 GHz. With Turbo Boost, the clock speed can be increased to 4.3 GHz on six cores and up to 5 GHz on a single core. Hyper-Threading (two threads per core) is supported.

For a short time the CPU processes the multithread test of the Cinebench R15 benchmark at 4.2 GHz. Then the clock rate drops to 3.9 GHz - 4.2 GHz. The single-thread test is run at 4.2 GHz - 4.8 GHz. In battery operation, the speeds are reduced to 3.2 GHz - 3.6 GHz (multithread) and 3.6 GHz (single-thread).

Multithread (mains operation)
Multithread (mains operation)
Single-thread (mains operation)
Single-thread (mains operation)

We test whether the CPU Turbo is permanently used in mains operation by running the multithread test of Cinebench R15 in a loop for at least 30 minutes. The results decrease from the first to the fifth run and then remain at a fairly constant level. The CPU Turbo is working. Turbo clock rates increase slightly by choosing the Armoury Crate profile "Turbo".

05010015020025030035040045050055060065070075080085090095010001050110011501200125013001350140014501500155016001650170017501800Tooltip
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1226 (1200.59-1340.53)
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H; Turbo: Ø1314 (1300.81-1356.25)
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74 Intel Core i7-9750H, Intel Core i7-9750H: Ø1248 (1233.43-1260.16)
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1289 (1270.12-1436.11)
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1366 (1323.8-1373.01)
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP Intel Core i7-10875H, Intel Core i7-10875H: Ø1573 (1544.4-1818.6)
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1213 (1201.27-1287.87)
MSI GS66 10SGS Intel Core i7-10750H, Intel Core i7-10750H: Ø1219 (1209.12-1272.47)
CPU clock rates during CB15 loop execution
CPU clock rates during CB15 loop execution
CPU clock rates during CB15 loop execution (Turbo)
CPU clock rates during CB15 loop execution (Turbo)
Cinebench R15 CPU Single 64Bit
189 Points
Cinebench R15 CPU Multi 64Bit
1341 Points
Cinebench R15 OpenGL 64Bit
141.7 fps
Cinebench R15 Ref. Match 64Bit
99.6 %
Help
Cinebench R15
CPU Single 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (79.2 - 318, n=247, last 2 years)
265 Points +40%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
213 Points +13%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
205 Points +8%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
202 Points +7%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (184 - 213, n=45)
196.7 Points +4%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
Intel Core i7-9750H
193 Points +2%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H (Turbo)
192 Points +2%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
190 Points +1%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
189 Points
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
188 Points -1%
CPU Multi 64Bit
Average of class Gaming
  (400 - 5663, n=248, last 2 years)
2986 Points +123%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
1818 (1544.4min - 1818.6max) Points +36%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
1436 Points +7%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
1373 (1323.8min - 1373.01max) Points +2%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H (Turbo)
1354 Points +1%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
1341 Points
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
1288 (1201.27min - 1287.87max) Points -4%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1273 (1209.12min - 1272.47max) Points -5%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
Intel Core i7-9750H
1268 Points -5%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (804 - 1418, n=50)
1263 Points -6%
Blender - v2.79 BMW27 CPU
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (322 - 587, n=43)
389 Seconds * -8%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
371 Seconds * -3%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
368 Seconds * -3%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
358.8 Seconds *
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
347 Seconds * +3%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
333 Seconds * +7%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
285 Seconds * +21%
Average of class Gaming
  (87 - 1259, n=241, last 2 years)
208 Seconds * +42%
7-Zip 18.03
7z b 4 -mmt1
Average of class Gaming
  (2685 - 7581, n=242, last 2 years)
6034 MIPS +23%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
5501 MIPS +12%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
5457 MIPS +11%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
5285 MIPS +7%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (4504 - 5470, n=43)
5114 MIPS +4%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
5015 MIPS +2%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
4923 MIPS 0%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
4920 MIPS
7z b 4
Average of class Gaming
  (11386 - 140932, n=241, last 2 years)
74398 MIPS +103%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
47170 MIPS +28%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
40206 MIPS +10%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
38667 MIPS +5%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
36712 MIPS
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
35505 MIPS -3%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
35130 MIPS -4%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (26040 - 37345, n=43)
33946 MIPS -8%
Cinebench R20
CPU (Single Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (169 - 855, n=243, last 2 years)
690 Points +50%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
511 Points +11%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
503 Points +9%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
488 Points +6%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (431 - 504, n=43)
473 Points +3%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
Intel Core i7-9750H
468 Points +2%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
468 Points +2%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
461 Points
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
454 Points -2%
CPU (Multi Core)
Average of class Gaming
  (930 - 13769, n=243, last 2 years)
7152 Points +142%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
3801 Points +29%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
3256 Points +10%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
3081 Points +4%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
Intel Core i7-9750H
3015 Points +2%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
2955 Points
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
2932 Points -1%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
2928 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (1749 - 3325, n=43)
2848 Points -4%
Geekbench 5.5
Single-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (158 - 2193, n=246, last 2 years)
1786 Points +46%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
1347 Points +10%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
1347 Points +10%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
1287 Points +5%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (1114 - 1333, n=43)
1263 Points +3%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
1233 Points +1%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
1221 Points
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
1207 Points -1%
Multi-Core
Average of class Gaming
  (1946 - 22200, n=246, last 2 years)
13156 Points +109%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
8087 Points +29%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
7516 Points +20%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
7345 Points +17%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
6522 Points +4%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
6283 Points
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
6216 Points -1%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (4443 - 6674, n=43)
6135 Points -2%
HWBOT x265 Benchmark v2.2 - 4k Preset
Average of class Gaming
  (3 - 37.6, n=245, last 2 years)
20.5 fps +99%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
13 fps +26%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
11 fps +7%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
10.6 fps +3%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
10.3 fps
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
10.1 fps -2%
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
9.89 fps -4%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (5.54 - 11.6, n=43)
9.61 fps -7%
LibreOffice - 20 Documents To PDF
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
57.2 s *
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
56.9 s * +1%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (43.1 - 99.2, n=43)
53.3 s * +7%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
52.4 s * +8%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
52.1 s * +9%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
51.3 s * +10%
Average of class Gaming
  (32.8 - 332, n=239, last 2 years)
49.6 s * +13%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
46.3 s * +19%
R Benchmark 2.5 - Overall mean
MSI GS66 10SGS
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.631 sec * -0%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.631 sec *
Average Intel Core i7-10750H
  (0.578 - 0.708, n=42)
0.611 sec * +3%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Intel Core i7-10750H
0.606 sec * +4%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.583 sec * +8%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.573 sec * +9%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Core i7-10875H
0.547 sec * +13%
Average of class Gaming
  (0.3609 - 4.47, n=242, last 2 years)
0.4753 sec * +25%

* ... smaller is better

System Performance

The system works quickly and smoothly. The laptop has enough computing power for all common applications. Gaming, video editing and image processing do not pose any major challenges for the device. The PCMark results are good.

A single memory slot, occupied by an 8 GB module. An additional 8 GB is soldered.
A single memory slot, occupied by an 8 GB module. An additional 8 GB is soldered.
PCMark 8 Home Score Accelerated v2
3409 points
PCMark 8 Creative Score Accelerated v2
4848 points
PCMark 8 Work Score Accelerated v2
4396 points
PCMark 10 Score
5208 points
Help
PCMark 10 - Score
Average of class Gaming
  (4477 - 9852, n=208, last 2 years)
7531 Points +45%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
6739 Points +29%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
6580 Points +26%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
6154 Points +18%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
5909 Points +13%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (5208 - 6301, n=3)
5584 Points +7%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5484 Points +5%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
5273 Points +1%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, 2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0)
5208 Points
PCMark 8
Home Score Accelerated v2
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
5840 Points +71%
Average of class Gaming
  (3570 - 6657, n=37, last 2 years)
5218 Points +53%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
4579 Points +34%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
4375 Points +28%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
4094 Points +20%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (3409 - 4410, n=3)
3838 Points +13%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, 2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0)
3409 Points
Work Score Accelerated v2
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
6825 Points +55%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
6219 Points +41%
Average of class Gaming
  (4622 - 7085, n=36, last 2 years)
6071 Points +38%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
5682 Points +29%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
5610 Points +28%
Average Intel Core i7-10750H, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (4396 - 5556, n=3)
4886 Points +11%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, 2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0)
4396 Points

DPC Latencies

In our standardised latency monitor test (web surfing, 4K video playback, Prime95 high load), we observed anomalies in the DPC latencies. The system does not appear to be suitable for real-time video and audio editing.

Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
Latency Monitor
DPC Latencies / LatencyMon - interrupt to process latency (max), Web, Youtube, Prime95
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
6244 μs * -322%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
1877 μs * -27%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
1768 μs * -19%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, 2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0)
1481 μs *
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
1388 μs * +6%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
269 μs * +82%

* ... smaller is better

Storage Devices

Asus equips the GU502L with two 512 GB NVMe SSDs (M.2-2280) from Intel. These are configured in RAID 0, i.e. for the operating system, the two SSDs appear as one 1 TB SSD. All data stored on this array is distributed to both SSDs. This results in high transfer rates and short loading times. However, the SSDs used are not among the top models. The RAID array delivers lower transfer rates than a single top-of-the-line model from Samsung.

Two NVMe SSDs form a RAID 0 array.
Two NVMe SSDs form a RAID 0 array.
2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0)
CDM 5/6 Read Seq Q32T1: 2812 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write Seq Q32T1: 1794 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K Q32T1: 550 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K Q32T1: 450.4 MB/s
CDM 5 Read Seq: 2440 MB/s
CDM 5 Write Seq: 1698 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Read 4K: 52.5 MB/s
CDM 5/6 Write 4K: 123 MB/s
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0)
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H)
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ
MSI GS66 10SGS
Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ
CrystalDiskMark 5.2 / 6
-18%
36%
15%
3%
16%
0%
Write 4K
123
156
27%
193
57%
139.8
14%
127.4
4%
131.7
7%
132.5
8%
Read 4K
52.5
60.7
16%
54.3
3%
48.62
-7%
147.5
181%
47.34
-10%
45.03
-14%
Write Seq
1698
968
-43%
2988
76%
2260
33%
485.9
-71%
2884
70%
1987
17%
Read Seq
2440
1619
-34%
2633
8%
2135
-12%
1352
-45%
2303
-6%
1434
-41%
Write 4K Q32T1
450.4
485
8%
540
20%
499.3
11%
476.5
6%
423.9
-6%
467.5
4%
Read 4K Q32T1
550
337.3
-39%
620
13%
552
0%
531
-3%
487.7
-11%
536
-3%
Write Seq Q32T1
1794
969
-46%
3284
83%
2960
65%
1061
-41%
2822
57%
2003
12%
Read Seq Q32T1
2812
1825
-35%
3564
27%
3269
16%
2552
-9%
3478
24%
3306
18%
AS SSD
-44%
128%
27%
-11%
42%
24%
Seq Read
2523
1221
-52%
2928
16%
1957
-22%
1200
-52%
2767
10%
1086
-57%
Seq Write
1578
911
-42%
2733
73%
2092
33%
836
-47%
2613
66%
1901
20%
4K Read
50.4
48.24
-4%
51.6
2%
50.2
0%
65.8
31%
47.55
-6%
51
1%
4K Write
115.6
99.2
-14%
129.8
12%
96.5
-17%
103.8
-10%
98.9
-14%
117.3
1%
4K-64 Read
634
321.4
-49%
1838
190%
1594
151%
789
24%
1205
90%
1503
137%
4K-64 Write
1114
744
-33%
2291
106%
2005
80%
929
-17%
2007
80%
1721
54%
Access Time Read *
0.095
0.071
25%
0.062
35%
0.057
40%
0.103
-8%
0.065
32%
0.059
38%
Access Time Write *
0.038
0.139
-266%
0.029
24%
0.112
-195%
0.045
-18%
0.038
-0%
0.1
-163%
Score Read
936
492
-47%
2183
133%
1840
97%
975
4%
1529
63%
1662
78%
Score Write
1388
934
-33%
2694
94%
2310
66%
1117
-20%
2367
71%
2029
46%
Score Total
2770
1681
-39%
5984
116%
5103
84%
2594
-6%
4677
69%
4588
66%
Copy ISO MB/s
2106
906
-57%
2183
4%
1793
-15%
2155
2%
Copy Program MB/s
549
486.6
-11%
2694
391%
573
4%
715
30%
Copy Game MB/s
854
952
11%
5984
601%
1418
66%
1506
76%
Total Average (Program / Settings)
-31% / -34%
82% / 95%
21% / 22%
-4% / -5%
29% / 31%
12% / 15%

* ... smaller is better

Disk Throttling: DiskSpd Read Loop, Queue Depth 8

No graph data

GPU Performance

The dedicated GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q graphics core is an efficiency-trimmed version of the regular RTX 2070 designed for thin and light notebooks. Nvidia plans for this DirectX 12 GPU to have a speed level of 900 MHz (base) to 1,125 MHz (boost).

Higher speeds are feasible if the GPU does not reach a specified temperature and/or energy threshold. Thus we register a maximum of 2,009 MHz. The Witcher 3 is run at an average speed of 1,420 MHz or 1,676 MHz (Turbo). The GPU can use fast GDDR6 graphics memory (8,192 MB).

The results in the 3DMark benchmarks are at a normal level for the GPU. The "Turbo" performance scheme allows the graphics performance to increase significantly (see diagram). The UHD Graphics 630 GPU integrated in the processor is active and the laptop works with Nvidia's Optimus GPU switching technology.

Fire Strike Ultra
Fire Strike Ultra
Time Spy
Time Spy
Port Royal
Port Royal
Fire Strike Ultra (Turbo)
Fire Strike Ultra (Turbo)
Time Spy (Turbo)
Time Spy (Turbo)
Port Royal (Turbo)
Port Royal (Turbo)
3DMark 11 (mains operation)
3DMark 11 (mains operation)
3DMark 11 (battery operation)
3DMark 11 (battery operation)
3DMark 11 (mains operation, Turbo)
3DMark 11 (mains operation, Turbo)
3DMark 11 Performance
19044 points
3DMark Cloud Gate Standard Score
39844 points
3DMark Fire Strike Score
15573 points
3DMark Time Spy Score
6604 points
Help
3DMark
1920x1080 Fire Strike Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (781 - 53059, n=250, last 2 years)
28955 Points +67%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
22326 Points +29%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
21464 Points +24%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
21121 Points +22%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
20831 Points +20%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
20117 Points +16%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (11563 - 21191, n=31)
17489 Points +1%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
17321 Points
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
15054 Points -13%
2560x1440 Time Spy Graphics
Average of class Gaming
  (224 - 22547, n=248, last 2 years)
11781 Points +78%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
8379 Points +26%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
8331 Points +26%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
7891 Points +19%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
7829 Points +18%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q (Turbo)
7735 Points +17%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
7618 Points +15%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (5948 - 8065, n=28)
6745 Points +2%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
6627 Points
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
5661 Points -15%
3DMark 11 - 1280x720 Performance GPU
Average of class Gaming
  (1029 - 72070, n=246, last 2 years)
39499 Points +75%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
30456 Points +35%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
28900 Points +28%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
28817 Points +28%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
28678 Points +27%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q (Turbo)
27122 Points +20%
MSI GS66 10SGS
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
26855 Points +19%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (14723 - 27694, n=31)
22548 Points 0%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
22516 Points
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
20311 Points -10%

Gaming Performance

The built-in hardware brings all games in our database smoothly to the screen. You can always choose Full HD resolution and high to maximum quality settings. Resolutions beyond Full HD require a reduction of the quality level - especially when using the native screen resolution (3840x2160 pixels). The Armoury Crate profile "Turbo" increases refresh rates (see diagram).

The Witcher 3 - 1920x1080 Ultra Graphics & Postprocessing (HBAO+)
Average of class Gaming
  (8.61 - 216, n=245, last 2 years)
114 fps +61%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
90.2 fps +28%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H (Turbo)
83.8 fps +19%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
83.4 (67min) fps +18%
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
79.1 (64min) fps +12%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
74.3 fps +5%
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
74 (70min - 78max) fps +5%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H
70.7 fps
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (56 - 83.8, n=31)
66.3 fps -6%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H
55.2 fps -22%
F1 2020 - 1920x1080 Ultra High Preset AA:T AF:16x
Average of class Gaming
  (12.4 - 305, n=8, last 2 years)
165.2 fps +64%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H (Turbo)
109 (96min - 123max) fps +8%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (101 - 109, n=2)
105 fps +4%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
102 (94min - 126max) fps +1%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H
101 (83min - 118max) fps
Horizon Zero Dawn - 1920x1080 Ultimate Quality
Average of class Gaming
  (108.3 - 163, n=6, last 2 years)
130.6 fps +118%
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
74 fps +23%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H (Turbo)
68 fps +13%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (60 - 68, n=2)
64 fps +7%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H
60 fps
Doom Eternal - 1920x1080 Ultra Preset
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
155.1 fps +23%
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
147 (94min) fps +17%
Average of class Gaming
  (22.2 - 198.4, n=6, last 2 years)
142 fps +13%
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H
140 fps +11%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H (Turbo)
137.9 fps +10%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (125.6 - 137.9, n=4)
130.4 fps +4%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H
125.6 fps
Death Stranding - 1920x1080 Very High Preset
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H
112.8 fps +39%
Average of class Gaming
  (14.3 - 163, n=12, last 2 years)
108.6 fps +34%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H (Turbo)
97.9 fps +20%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (81.3 - 97.9, n=2)
89.6 fps +10%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H
81.3 fps
Flight Simulator 2020 - 1920x1080 Ultra AA:TAA AF:16x
Average of class Gaming
  (24.7 - 74, n=8, last 2 years)
50.5 fps +58%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H (Turbo)
35.5 fps +11%
Average NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
  (32 - 35.5, n=2)
33.8 fps +6%
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H
32 fps

To check whether the frame rates remain largely constant over a longer period of time, we run the game The Witcher 3 for about 60 minutes at Full HD resolution and maximum quality settings while not moving the game character. There is no noticeable drop in performance.

051015202530354045505560657075808590Tooltip
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, 2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0): Ø72.2 (67-77)
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, i7-10750H, 2x Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8 (RAID 0); Turbo: Ø83.8 (72-90)
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74 GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, i7-9750H, Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8: Ø48.4 (18-51)
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD 970 EVO Plus 1TB: Ø80.9 (70-85)
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ: Ø75.9 (70-84)
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, i7-10875H, Intel Optane Memory H10 with Solid State Storage 32GB + 512GB HBRPEKNX0202A(L/H): Ø80.3 (75-84)
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3 GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981a MZVLB512HBJQ: Ø84.4 (72-91)
MSI GS66 10SGS GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, i7-10750H, Samsung SSD PM981 MZVLB512HAJQ: Ø69.3 (64-75)
GPU readings during The Witcher 3 test
GPU readings during The Witcher 3 test
GPU readings during The Witcher 3 test (Turbo)
GPU readings during The Witcher 3 test (Turbo)
low med. high ultraQHD4K
BioShock Infinite (2013) 376.4 318.1 296.9 152.6
The Witcher 3 (2015) 291.2 212 127.4 70.7 46.7
Shadow of the Tomb Raider (2018) 87 82 80 75 55 29
Doom Eternal (2020) 205.6 140.4 127.8 125.6 95.2 53.2
Gears Tactics (2020) 210.9 157.7 100.8 100.8 72.4 38.2
F1 2020 (2020) 225 146 129 101 75 43
Death Stranding (2020) 99.6 96.5 89 81.3 61.1 36.6
Horizon Zero Dawn (2020) 125 92 77 60 47 27
Flight Simulator 2020 (2020) 54.7 45.2 38.9 32 24.6 16
Serious Sam 4 (2020) 127 84.3 75.3 59.9 48.2 31
Mafia Definitive Edition (2020) 126.4 83.8 77.5 52.2 27.2

Emissions - the Zephyrus heats up significantly

System Noise

The two fans work permanently at low speeds in idle mode. The resulting background noise is bearable. Under load though they turn up considerably. We register maximum sound pressure levels of 57 dB(A) (stress test) and 53 dB(A) (The Witcher 3 test). Using headphones is a must. The fans show a very uneven behaviour in the medium load range. Fan speeds and thus the noise development (41 to 57 dB(A)) vary greatly.

Noise Level

Idle
31 / 32 / 36 dB(A)
Load
55 / 57 dB(A)
  red to green bar
 
 
30 dB
silent
40 dB(A)
audible
50 dB(A)
loud
 
min: dark, med: mid, max: light   Earthworks M23R, Arta (15 cm distance)   environment noise: 25 dB(A)
dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2035.738.433.634.232.238.22531.7363534.733.337.23145.245.745.343.340.243.74032.135.238.136.229.937.75025.629.931.533.62930.26328.228.229.828.420.929.38034.121.521.922.116.733.310033.318.11920.515.334.712523.818.820.220.115.327.416025.620.222.322.817.32920028.324.122.622.721.130.525029.820.920.120.718.430.53153321.218.419.912.633.640035.12017.218.211.935.750034.320.417.618.111.435.66303623.318.719.810.737.180038.123.319.520.310.639.4100041.125.621.221.410.941.9125044.127.222.923.411.345160046.127.72323.611.346.9200043.824.820.120.511.445.3250042.122.818.118.311.843.5315045.522.919.419.312.346.9400047.425.618.61912.847.9500044.42217.117.213.445.6630042.521.117.117.313.744.1800042.319.915.115.213.843.61000039.115.913.613.912.940.81250038.415.415.11612.337.71600032.314.115.415.41233.4SPL55.636.131.732.124.656.7N9.92.31.51.60.610.7median 38.4median 21.2median 18.7median 19.8median 12.3median 39.4Delta5.52.31.91.71.75.6hearing rangehide median Fan NoiseAsus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Average of class Gaming
 
Noise
5%
4%
10%
-4%
1%
6%
13%
off / environment *
25
28.2
-13%
25
-0%
27
-8%
30
-20%
30
-20%
28.5
-14%
24.1 ?(19.5 - 29.9, n=194, last 2 years)
4%
Idle Minimum *
31
28.7
7%
26
16%
27
13%
34
-10%
30
3%
30
3%
25.6 ?(21.9 - 41.6, n=195, last 2 years)
17%
Idle Average *
32
30.5
5%
27
16%
27
16%
36
-13%
33
-3%
30
6%
27.4 ?(21.9 - 42.1, n=195, last 2 years)
14%
Idle Maximum *
36
31
14%
44
-22%
27
25%
41
-14%
36
-0%
30.9
14%
30.7 ?(21.9 - 47, n=195, last 2 years)
15%
Load Average *
55
39
29%
53
4%
44.7
19%
48
13%
50
9%
39.5
28%
43.2 ?(25.2 - 62.9, n=195, last 2 years)
21%
Witcher 3 ultra *
53
54.2
-2%
51
4%
51.2
3%
48
9%
48
9%
48
9%
Load Maximum *
57
59.6
-5%
53
7%
54
5%
54
5%
50
12%
59.4
-4%
53.2 ?(42.1 - 68.2, n=195, last 2 years)
7%

* ... smaller is better

Temperature

Our stress test (Prime95 and FurMark run for at least one hour) is performed at 2.3 GHz. The graphics core operates at around 1,230 MHz. The stress test represents an extreme scenario that does not occur in everyday life. We use this test to check whether the system runs stably even at full capacity.

The Witcher 3
The Witcher 3
Stress test
Stress test
Maximum load (top)
Maximum load (top)
Maximum load (bottom)
Maximum load (bottom)

The Zephyrus GU502L heats up significantly under load. During the stress test we register temperatures above 60 °C at two measuring points. The increase in temperature is slightly less when running The Witcher 3. In both cases, we recommend not using the laptop on top of your lap. In everyday use the temperatures are within the safe range. 

Max. Load
 53 °C
127 F
54 °C
129 F
53 °C
127 F
 
 49 °C
120 F
53 °C
127 F
49 °C
120 F
 
 39 °C
102 F
39 °C
102 F
38 °C
100 F
 
Maximum: 54 °C = 129 F
Average: 47.4 °C = 117 F
61 °C
142 F
63 °C
145 F
55 °C
131 F
48 °C
118 F
48 °C
118 F
43 °C
109 F
32 °C
90 F
33 °C
91 F
33 °C
91 F
Maximum: 63 °C = 145 F
Average: 46.2 °C = 115 F
Power Supply (max.)  51 °C = 124 F | Room Temperature 22 °C = 72 F | Fluke t3000FC (calibrated), Voltcraft IR-900
(-) The average temperature for the upper side under maximal load is 47.4 °C / 117 F, compared to the average of 33.8 °C / 93 F for the devices in the class Gaming.
(-) The maximum temperature on the upper side is 54 °C / 129 F, compared to the average of 40.4 °C / 105 F, ranging from 21.2 to 68.8 °C for the class Gaming.
(-) The bottom heats up to a maximum of 63 °C / 145 F, compared to the average of 43.2 °C / 110 F
(+) In idle usage, the average temperature for the upper side is 26.6 °C / 80 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(-) Playing The Witcher 3, the average temperature for the upper side is 44.6 °C / 112 F, compared to the device average of 33.8 °C / 93 F.
(±) The palmrests and touchpad can get very hot to the touch with a maximum of 39 °C / 102.2 F.
(-) The average temperature of the palmrest area of similar devices was 28.9 °C / 84 F (-10.1 °C / -18.2 F).
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Average of class Gaming
 
Heat
-11%
-8%
-17%
1%
5%
1%
-1%
Maximum Upper Side *
54
49.8
8%
52
4%
50
7%
49
9%
44
19%
47.8
11%
46.3 ?(28.2 - 61, n=194, last 2 years)
14%
Maximum Bottom *
63
63.2
-0%
62
2%
52.2
17%
61
3%
50
21%
54.4
14%
49.7 ?(30 - 66.3, n=194, last 2 years)
21%
Idle Upper Side *
27
32
-19%
31
-15%
37.2
-38%
27
-0%
29
-7%
27.4
-1%
31.5 ?(21.2 - 43, n=194, last 2 years)
-17%
Idle Bottom *
27
36.2
-34%
33
-22%
41.4
-53%
29
-7%
31
-15%
32
-19%
32.7 ?(22.6 - 45, n=194, last 2 years)
-21%

* ... smaller is better

Speakers

dB(A) 0102030405060708090Deep BassMiddle BassHigh BassLower RangeMidsHigher MidsLower HighsMid HighsUpper HighsSuper Highs2032.2332533.330.33140.242.74029.941.7502939.56320.935.68016.738.910015.347.612515.354.916017.359.920021.164.525018.468.731512.666.840011.966.350011.473.163010.774.480010.672.1100010.972.3125011.370.8160011.371.2200011.471250011.867315012.364.2400012.871.3500013.475630013.777.7800013.873.51000012.974.21250012.368.9160001270.4SPL24.684.5N0.666.1median 12.3median 70.8Delta1.73.3hearing rangehide median Pink NoiseAsus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
Frequency diagram (checkboxes can be checked and unchecked to compare devices)
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L audio analysis

(+) | speakers can play relatively loud (85 dB)
Bass 100 - 315 Hz
(±) | reduced bass - on average 10.4% lower than median
(±) | linearity of bass is average (9% delta to prev. frequency)
Mids 400 - 2000 Hz
(+) | balanced mids - only 1.7% away from median
(+) | mids are linear (2.8% delta to prev. frequency)
Highs 2 - 16 kHz
(+) | balanced highs - only 4% away from median
(+) | highs are linear (6.1% delta to prev. frequency)
Overall 100 - 16.000 Hz
(+) | overall sound is linear (8.6% difference to median)
Compared to same class
» 2% of all tested devices in this class were better, 1% similar, 98% worse
» The best had a delta of 6%, average was 18%, worst was 132%
Compared to all devices tested
» 1% of all tested devices were better, 0% similar, 98% worse
» The best had a delta of 4%, average was 25%, worst was 134%

Power management - battery life is average

Power consumption

When idling, we register a maximum power consumption of 23 watts, which makes the Zephyrus more efficient than many competitors.  The stress test increases the power consumption up to 222 watts. During the execution of our The Witcher 3 test, we measured an average power consumption of 140 watts. The nominal power of the power supply is 230 watts.

Power Consumption
Off / Standbydarklight 0.6 / 1.5 Watt
Idledarkmidlight 10 / 13 / 23 Watt
Load midlight 137 / 222 Watt
 color bar
Key: min: dark, med: mid, max: light        Metrahit Energy
Currently we use the Metrahit Energy, a professional single phase power quality and energy measurement digital multimeter, for our measurements. Find out more about it here. All of our test methods can be found here.
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Average of class Gaming
 
Power Consumption
-46%
7%
-28%
-35%
0%
-13%
-18%
Idle Minimum *
10
17.6
-76%
10
-0%
14.3
-43%
18
-80%
11
-10%
14.9
-49%
13.7 ?(2 - 64, n=191, last 2 years)
-37%
Idle Average *
13
24.7
-90%
14
-8%
22.3
-72%
21
-62%
15
-15%
17.5
-35%
18.9 ?(6.5 - 67, n=191, last 2 years)
-45%
Idle Maximum *
23
56.3
-145%
18
22%
36.9
-60%
38
-65%
25
-9%
29.5
-28%
26.5 ?(9 - 101.1, n=191, last 2 years)
-15%
Load Average *
137
111.1
19%
106
23%
118.4
14%
113
18%
95
31%
94.8
31%
111.7 ?(32.1 - 202, n=191, last 2 years)
18%
Witcher 3 ultra *
140
149
-6%
142
-1%
153.7
-10%
149
-6%
140
-0%
146.1
-4%
Load Maximum *
222
170
23%
210
5%
220.8
1%
256
-15%
211
5%
210.9
5%
249 ?(64.5 - 418, n=190, last 2 years)
-12%

* ... smaller is better

Battery Life

The battery life is perfectly acceptable for a gaming laptop. Our WLAN test (calling up web pages by means of a script) and our video test (short film Big Buck Bunny (H.264 encoding, FHD) running in a loop) were concluded by the 15.6-incher after 5:31 h and 6:00 h, respectively.

The battery has a capacity of 76 Wh
The battery has a capacity of 76 Wh
Battery Runtime
Idle (without WLAN, min brightness)
8h 36min
WiFi Websurfing (Edge 85)
5h 31min
Big Buck Bunny H.264 1080p
6h 00min
Load (maximum brightness)
1h 30min
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q, 76 Wh
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
i7-9750H, GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile, 76 Wh
SCHENKER Key 15 Comet Lake
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 73 Wh
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2070 Super Max-Q
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 80 Wh
Gigabyte Aero 15 OLED XB-8DE51B0SP
i7-10875H, GeForce RTX 2070 Super Max-Q, 94.2 Wh
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 84 Wh
MSI GS66 10SGS
i7-10750H, GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, 99.99 Wh
Average of class Gaming
 
Battery Runtime
-8%
-12%
15%
31%
-1%
16%
6%
Reader / Idle
516
424
-18%
418
-19%
518
0%
495
-4%
614
19%
548 ?(57 - 1290, n=90, last 2 years)
6%
H.264
360
344
-4%
392 ?(56 - 747, n=99, last 2 years)
9%
WiFi v1.3
331
268
-19%
289
-13%
380
15%
364
10%
378
14%
413
25%
366 ?(57 - 745, n=191, last 2 years)
11%
Load
90
101
12%
80
-11%
166
84%
78
-13%
94
4%
86 ?(36 - 173, n=155, last 2 years)
-4%

Pros

+ bright, high-contrast 4k IPS screen
+ Pantone certification
+ good colour reproduction
+ compact chassis
+ light (2 kg)
+ RAID-0 (1 TB)
+ individually adjustable RGB key lighting
+ excellent WLAN transfer rates
+ Thunderbolt 3
+ laptop can be supplied with power via TB3
+ a second power supply unit for travelling (65 Watt, type C-USB) is included

Cons

- only one memory bank
- loud and warm under load
- no memory card reader
- no webcam

Verdict

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L (90NR02W2-M01420), provided by Asus Germany
The Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L (90NR02W2-M01420), provided by Asus Germany

With the Zephyrus M15, Asus offers a slim, compact 15.6-inch gaming laptop that can smoothly bring all current computer games to the screen. The Core i7-10750H processor and GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU make this possible.

The Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L offers plenty of gaming performance despite its compact dimensions.

The storage system still offers room for improvement. As part of the RAM (8 GB out of a total of 16 GB; dual-channel mode) is soldered and there is only one memory bank, the maximum capacity can be expanded to 38 GB. Many competitors allow up to 64 GB. The RAID-0 group (1 TB) is very fast but does not reach the transfer rates of the top SSDs of other manufacturers in single operation.

The IPS 4k screen scores with a matt finish, high brightness, good contrast, stable viewing angles and - thanks to Pantone certification - great colour reproduction. The colour-space coverage is also impressive. Battery life is good for a gaming notebook. The keyboard (RGB lighting) has proven its suitability for everyday use.

The GU502L's Thunderbolt 3 slot allows the connection of a docking station or an external GPU. DisplayPort via USB-C and Power Delivery are supported. The latter enables the laptop to be powered via the USB power supply (65 watts) - with reduced computing power. Asus includes a corresponding power adapter.

Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L - 09/30/2020 v7
Sascha Mölck

Chassis
81 / 98 → 82%
Keyboard
79%
Pointing Device
75%
Connectivity
61 / 80 → 76%
Weight
63 / 10-66 → 95%
Battery
66 / 95 → 69%
Display
92%
Games Performance
92%
Application Performance
87%
Temperature
75 / 95 → 79%
Noise
55 / 90 → 61%
Audio
90%
Average
70%
83%
Gaming - Weighted Average

Pricecompare

Read all 1 comments / answer
static version load dynamic
Loading Comments
Comment on this article
Please share our article, every link counts!
> Expert Reviews and News on Laptops, Smartphones and Tech Innovations > Reviews > Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502L in review: Compact gaming notebook with Turbo reserves
Sascha Mölck, 2020-09-30 (Update: 2020-10- 6)