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Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74

Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74
Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74 (ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502 Series)
Processor
Intel Core i7-9750H 6 x 2.6 - 4.5 GHz, Coffee Lake-H
Graphics adapter
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile - 6 GB VRAM, Core: 1555 MHz, Memory: 1538 MHz, GDDR6, 440.97, Optimus
Memory
16 GB 
, DDR4-2666 (onboard), 1x SODIMM
Display
15.60 inch 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixel 141 PPI, AU Optronics B156HAN08.2, IPS, AUO82ED, glossy: no
Mainboard
Intel HM370
Storage
Intel SSD 660p SSDPEKNW512G8, 512 GB 
Soundcard
NVIDIA TU116
Connections
4 USB 3.0 / 3.1 Gen1, 2 USB 3.1 Gen2, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 20Gbps, 1 HDMI, 1 DisplayPort, 1 Kensington Lock, Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1x USB 3.1 Type C (Gen 1); 1x USB 3.1 Type C (Gen 2 w/ Display Port & Power Delivery)
Networking
Realtek RTL8168/8111 Gigabit-LAN (10/100/1000MBit/s), Intel Wireless-AC 9560 (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/), Bluetooth 5.0
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 Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Microsoft Windows 10 Pro 64 Bit
Additional features
Speakers: 2 x 2.5W speakers with Smart AMP technology, Keyboard: ASUS AURA Individual Per-Key RGB Lighting Keybord (1.4mm Key Travel), Keyboard Light: yes, Armoury Crate, 12 Months Warranty
Weight
1.99 kg ( = 70.2 oz / 4.39 pounds), Power Supply: 756 g ( = 26.67 oz / 1.67 pounds)
Price
1800 USD

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 82.95% - good
Average of 2 scores (from 3 reviews)
price: 85%, performance: 90%, features: 55%, display: 85% mobility: 62%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 78%

Reviews for the Asus ROG Zephyrus M15 GU502GU-XB74

82.9% Asus Zephyrus M GU502GU Laptop Review: $1800 for Single-Channel RAM | Notebookcheck
The Zephyrus M GU502GU starts at the same price as the Razer Blade 15 with the same CPU, GPU, and 144 Hz display. It becomes difficult to recommend the Asus when the Razer alternative is both smaller and more rigid while offering essentially the same level of gaming performance.
Asus Rog Zephyrus M GU502GU Review
Source: Think Digit English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus M GU502 is for you if you're seeking a new 15.6-inch laptop that's both capable and portable. Whether it's performing bulk image exports on Adobe Lightroom or playing the newest iteration of the rebooted Tomb Raider video game series, Asus' new Zephy is at home. What's more, it's one of the first few laptops in the country to sport an “Intel 9th Gen” sticker, which gives proud early birds another reason to show off.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/09/2019

Foreign Reviews

83% Asus ROG Zephyrus M GU502
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 85%
Đánh giá Asus ROG Zephyrus M, nâng cấp màn hình và màu sắc mới trải nghiệm mới
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/22/2019

Comment

Series: The Asus Zephyrus M GU502 is a state-of-the-art architecture brought forth into existence to tackle the most arduous and gruesome tasks on a singular but reliable platform. It is an exemplary hallmark of technological prowess meeting with practical portability all combined together into one. Its seemingly dense exterior belies its considerable lightweight property and on top of that the Asus Zephyrus M GU502 also centers its impeccable performance on fine gaming. It holds the record for being 45 % lighter compared to previous Zephyrus laptop models. The Asus Zephyrus M GU502 is merely 18.9 millimeters thin for a gaming laptop with powered performance and is attested to be 15 % thinner than the averaged median of 15-inch laptops across the market. The exterior of the Asus Zephyrus M GU502 is constructed of reinforced magnesium-alloy chassis, which makes it very resilient against the occasional wear and tear accumulated from our day to day activities, coupled with a palm rest which is believed to be soft to the touch as a finishing accompaniment to complete the desirous clean and immaculate look.

The Asus Zephyrus M’s lighter and thinner overall structure does not undermine the excellence of its true actual performance. With Windows 10 Pro as its base operating system, the performance rate of the Asus Zephyrus M GU502 is further established and amplified through the integration of powerful 9th generation Intel Core processors paired with NVIDIA GeForce 1660Ti graphics unit. The NVIDIA GeForce 1660Ti graphics processing unit can achieve up to a shocking 1,425 MHz at 90 W upon the activation of Turbo mode. These powerhouse components are further accompanied and bolstered by the vastness in memory up to 32 GB of DDR4-2666 RAM as well as 1 TB of superfast RAID 0 SSD storage. These set of equipment highly suggests to the fact that any potential lethargy or sluggishness in performance when operating the Asus Zephyrus M (GU502) with burdensome tasks are almost non-existent. With plenty of ample memory space for the processors to navigate and operate through, the Asus Zephyrus M GU502 can easily handle any task that is thrown at its way. In terms of design, a gaming themed aesthetic is adopted in order to further highlight the identity of the Asus Zephyrus M GU502 laptop model. The design of the keyboard distinguishes the Asus Zephyrus M from other existing gaming laptops. For instance, the function keys are spaced and categorized into a certain area for ease of identification whereas hotkeys commonly referred are easily within reach. The key controls on the keyboard can be highlighted with LED backlight, which can be personally configured for ease of reference and compatibility depending on the game title or task at hand. This inclusion of personal customization can potentially improve the quality of life for users who consistently boot up the same program over the days of the week.

Hands-on article by Jagadisa Rajarathnam

NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Mobile: Mid range dedicated graphics card for laptops based on the desktop GTX 1660 Ti and therefore the Turing architecture without raytracing and Tensor cores. The performance of the Max-P variant should be similar to an older GTX 1070.

With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


i7-9750H: A high-performance hexa-core processor of the Coffee Lake product family designed for the larger laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.6 - 4.5 GHz (4 GHz with 6 cores) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


15.60":

15-inch display variants are the standard and are used for more than half of all laptops.

The reason for the popularity of mid-sized displays is that this size is reasonably easy on the eyes, often allows high resolutions and thus offers rich details on the screen, yet does not consume too much power and the devices can still be reasonably compact - simply the standard compromise.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


82.95%: This rating is slightly above average, there are somewhat more devices with worse ratings. However, clear purchase recommendations look different.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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