Asus Zephyrus S GX502 Series

Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 1.9kg, 2kg, 2.064kg
Price: 1750, 2600, 2700, 3400 euro
Average of 25 scores (from 51 reviews)
mobility: 69%, workmanship: 89%, ergonomy: 77%, emissions: 70%
Asus Zephyrus S GX502GW
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2.064kg
Price: 2600 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Ultrathin gaming laptops are currently on trend with the likes of Gigabyte, MSI and Razer leading the way. ASUS has now updated its GX502 series accordingly, but can its thin chassis handle a Core i7-9750H and a GeForce RTX 2070? Read on to find out.
Source: PC Mag

The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 is one of the slimmest, most versatile gaming laptops you can buy. With support for both G-Sync and Optimus, it's a high-power rig for play and a decent-battery one for productivity tasks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: PC Mag

The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 is one of the slimmest, most versatile gaming laptops you can buy. With support for both G-Sync and Optimus, it's a high-power rig for play and a decent-battery one for productivity tasks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Hexus

Delivering all of the above in a sleek 15.6in chassis is enough for the GX502 to be a worthwhile competitor, but a few niggles prevent the laptop from moving to the front of the pack. Fan noise is a primary concern, battery life is disappointing, and the absence of a built-in webcam is a strange one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: Hexus

Delivering all of the above in a sleek 15.6in chassis is enough for the GX502 to be a worthwhile competitor, but a few niggles prevent the laptop from moving to the front of the pack. Fan noise is a primary concern, battery life is disappointing, and the absence of a built-in webcam is a strange one.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/06/2019
Source: Laptop Media

So, would we recommend this laptop to you, guys? Well, the answer to that question is not the easiest. With that said, we would probably play the safe game and tell you to just go for something bulkier. However, it totally depends on what you intend to do on your laptop PC. From our gaming tests, we could say that you can surely play most of the latest AAA titles at around 45-70 fps on Ultra at 1920 x 1080p resolution. And this was with the RTX 2070 graphics card onboard. However, we had the feeling that this GPU was underperforming in this laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/15/2019
Source: Laptop Media

So, would we recommend this laptop to you, guys? Well, the answer to that question is not the easiest. With that said, we would probably play the safe game and tell you to just go for something bulkier. However, it totally depends on what you intend to do on your laptop PC. From our gaming tests, we could say that you can surely play most of the latest AAA titles at around 45-70 fps on Ultra at 1920 x 1080p resolution. And this was with the RTX 2070 graphics card onboard. However, we had the feeling that this GPU was underperforming in this laptop.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/15/2019
Source: eTeknix

ASUS appears to be clearly marketing this specific model of the Zephyrus S for the hardcore professional. It does, however, strike a very strong balance between the working professional and the gaming enthusiast. There is very little argument that this laptop doesn’t hold significant advantages in many areas of both work and play and frankly, would be ideal for someone who wants a reliable working companion who is capable of fun when you clock off for the day! Admittedly, I would’ve preferred to see some better temperature levels as noise is perhaps the only key detracting factor from this laptop. For general usage, however, this will never be an issue.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2019
Source: eTeknix

ASUS appears to be clearly marketing this specific model of the Zephyrus S for the hardcore professional. It does, however, strike a very strong balance between the working professional and the gaming enthusiast. There is very little argument that this laptop doesn’t hold significant advantages in many areas of both work and play and frankly, would be ideal for someone who wants a reliable working companion who is capable of fun when you clock off for the day! Admittedly, I would’ve preferred to see some better temperature levels as noise is perhaps the only key detracting factor from this laptop. For general usage, however, this will never be an issue.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2019
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 is a portable powerhouse, boasting great gaming chops and incredible overall for non-gaming applications. In both style and performance, the GX502 straddles the gaming and productivity worlds nicely, while not necessarily excelling in either sphere. Gaming laptops with 20 Series graphics cards we’ve seen haven’t quite lived up to the hype so far, but the GX502 is the first one to deliver.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Trusted Reviews

The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 is a portable powerhouse, boasting great gaming chops and incredible overall for non-gaming applications. In both style and performance, the GX502 straddles the gaming and productivity worlds nicely, while not necessarily excelling in either sphere. Gaming laptops with 20 Series graphics cards we’ve seen haven’t quite lived up to the hype so far, but the GX502 is the first one to deliver.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/14/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ultrabook Review

The Zephyrus S GX502GW is a major step-up from the early-2019 Zephyrus S GX531 lineup. It still offers plenty of performance in an even smaller, lighter and sturdier package, but this time it's a standard, practical form-factor, with a smarter choice in materials, more accessible internal design, proper battery life, and an improved keyboard, all in a more affordable package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Ultrabook Review

The Zephyrus S GX502GW is a major step-up from the early-2019 Zephyrus S GX531 lineup. It still offers plenty of performance in an even smaller, lighter and sturdier package, but this time it's a standard, practical form-factor, with a smarter choice in materials, more accessible internal design, proper battery life, and an improved keyboard, all in a more affordable package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/15/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Techradar

Asus’s new, back-to-basics design for its flagship gaming laptop is much appreciated, rising in power level without compromising much on thinness and weight. However, cutting the integrated webcam is sure to annoy many fans, us included. All told, the Zephyrus S GX501 takes the smartest innovations of the first model and hones them into a truly formidable mobile gaming PC.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2019
Source: Techradar

Asus’s new, back-to-basics design for its flagship gaming laptop is much appreciated, rising in power level without compromising much on thinness and weight. However, cutting the integrated webcam is sure to annoy many fans, us included. All told, the Zephyrus S GX501 takes the smartest innovations of the first model and hones them into a truly formidable mobile gaming PC.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/23/2019
Foreign Reviews
Source: Noticias 3D

Positive: Slim size; light weight; stylish design; decent hardware; nice performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/18/2020
Source: Noticias 3D

Positive: Slim size; light weight; stylish design; decent hardware; nice performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 01/18/2020
Source: El chapuzas Informatico

Positive: Big screen; excellent display; modern design; powerful hardware; backlit keys; nice connectivity. Negative: High price; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/07/2019
Source: El chapuzas Informatico

Positive: Big screen; excellent display; modern design; powerful hardware; backlit keys; nice connectivity. Negative: High price; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/07/2019
Source: Cowcotland

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Cowcotland

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Phonandroid

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: Phonandroid

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/23/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Source: 01Net

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: 01Net

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/21/2019
Rating: Total score: 82% performance: 90% mobility: 80%
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
Source: Hi-Tech Mail

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 78% performance: 90% mobility: 60% workmanship: 90%
Source: Notebook.cz

Positive: Comfortable keyboard; nice display; good cooling and silent system; decent speakers. Negative: No Thunderbolt 3; poor Wifi reception.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/21/2019
Source: Notebook.cz

Positive: Comfortable keyboard; nice display; good cooling and silent system; decent speakers. Negative: No Thunderbolt 3; poor Wifi reception.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/21/2019
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2019
Source: The Gioididong

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance. Negative: Mediocre design.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/08/2019
Asus Zephyrus S GX502GW-ES006R
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 2700 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Source: Unbox

The ROG Zephyrus S GX502G is beautiful, powerful and is a pleasure to use in both work and play, which wasn’t the case for their previous batch of Zephyrus notebooks.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 01/09/2020
Foreign Reviews
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam

Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display; slim size.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/24/2019
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW-ES010T
Another top notch gaming laptop from Asus. The GX502 is actually a new series in Zephyrus S line. I cannot say that much has changed compared to other models, since keeping track of naming conventions between each series and different models is a hard task to always keep in mind and do successfully. But as a gamer, this is not what you are interested in. While checking this laptop, I kept asking myself: Who should use this laptop? It is lightweight for such good performance, just barely 2 kg. So, I could count it as mobile friendly for myself. As someone who likes to play games and also do some other processor-heavy stuff, it is the right fit for someone like me; besides one small detail. There is no webcam. Is it a big detail? It depends on your profile. If you just needs a laptop to play games and work on other personal stuff, sure. But if you are like me and would like to be able to do some web calls from time to time, that means you need to carry a portable cam with you most of the time. As I said, besides that there is not much to criticize about the laptop. Performance is at top levels. I must say, Asus does a good job in managing the laptop. There is an app for you to be able to tweak things here and there and find what suits best for you. The RTX 2070 GPU is something that Asus worked on and optimized for better performance which means it is not similar to other laptops with RTX 2070. On that end, it may be close to an RTX 2080 Max-Q model. I think in terms of decision making, the biggest point to keep in mind is your budget. As always, before purchasing something for gaming, the first question you should ask yourself is how mobile you are going to be. Because desktop options can always provide you more freedom in terms of specs and upgradability. For the GX502GW, I can definitely say there are models from competitors like MSI, Dell, and Acer all with if not the same but almost the same specs with different pricing. If your focus is on aesthetics, you should be ready to pay more. If you are only interested in performance and also want to have it cheap, well, you have to look somewhere else. The Zephyrus S GX502 is definitely a premium device and to be honest with you, it is worth its price. Hands-on article by Ümit Yılmaz GüneşSpecifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Source: Ultrabook Review

The Zephyrus S GX502GW is a major step-up from the early-2019 Zephyrus S GX531 lineup. It still offers plenty of performance in an even smaller, lighter and sturdier package, but this time it's a standard, practical form-factor, with a smarter choice in materials, more accessible internal design, proper battery life, and an improved keyboard, all in a more affordable package.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 11/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Mobilegeeks.de

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 82% price: 75% performance: 95% display: 90% mobility: 60%
Source: Antyweb

Positive: Beautiful design; slim size; lightweight; high performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/21/2019
Source: M3 PC för alla

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2019
Rating: Total score: 70%
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW-ES002
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Source: Hardware Zone

If I'm paying S$3,998 for this laptop, I really shouldn't have to pony up extra to get it running properly. This may be a memory management issue that is no fault of ASUS, but the Zephyrus S is a premium laptop, and it should offer top-notch performance right out of the box. These memory shenanigans might have been somewhat acceptable on the mid-range models, but nobody expects this from a flagship model like the Zephyrus S. Having said that, I also feel like the Zephyrus S is too good a laptop in other aspects to pass on just because it has one memory stick. If you're comfortable with performing your own upgrades and want a portable speedster of a laptop for work and play, this is definitely still worth a look.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/28/2019
Rating: Total score: 75% price: 60% performance: 75% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget

Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/12/2019
Rating: Total score: 82% features: 100% mobility: 70% workmanship: 100%
Source: Tuexperto

Positive: Premium design; slim size; light weight; excellent display; powerful processor; long battery life. Negative: No Thunderbolt port; overheats while using; no webcam.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/16/2019
Source: Unlimited Tech

Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 02/22/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
Source: Arena IT

Positive: Premium design; decent hardware; high performance. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/09/2019
Asus Zephyrus S GX502GV-PB74
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile 6144 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 1750 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: PC Lab.pl

Positive: High gaming performance; excellent display; nice ergonomy; great speakers; decent battery life; compact size; light weight; simple design; backlit keys. Negative: High price; overheats while using; noisy under loads.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/01/2019
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam

Positive: Stylish design; compact size; light weight; high portability; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/03/2019
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502GV-ES047T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Ixbt

Positive: Good cooling and silent system; powerful hardware; high gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/18/2019
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW-ES004T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Source: Laptop Mag

The Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502 boasts quite a few great features, and improved in a lot of ways, especially concerning its keyboard, battery life and speakers. It also sports a new 240Hz panel packed in the same sleek design. However, its dim screen and middling performance make it a hard sell at $2,199.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 01/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 70%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Testado

Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 11/02/2019
Rating: Total score: 90% performance: 90% features: 90% display: 95% mobility: 80% workmanship: 90%
Asus ROG Zephyrus S GX502GW-AZ064T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Coffee Lake i7-9750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget

Positive: Elegant design; slim size; light weight; big screen; nice display; decent hardware. Negative: Overheats while using; no SD card slot; no webcam.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/20/2020
Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502LXS-HF038T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10875H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 2kg
Price: 3400 euro
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Average Score:
Source: Tech2.in.com

It’s slim, it’s light, and it’s powerful. The display is fast and accurate, the speakers get the job done, and its cooling system is effective, while not going out of its way to deafen you. It also delivers on the performance front, has great battery life when you’re not gaming, charges via USB-C and proprietary power, looks amazing, and has all the ports you’ll ever need.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 09/21/2020
Source: Ultrabook Review

The 2020 Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502 refines on the 2019 Zephyrus, which was already a solid performance ultraportable. The updated hardware allows it to perform roughly 20-25% faster in multi-core CPU loads and 10% faster in games, with slightly improved noise levels and thermals, and Asus also implemented a 300 Hz screen with dual Optimus/GSyns modes and added Thunderbolt 3 support. At the same time, though, the top-tier 2020 Zephyrus S15 is a significantly more expensive product now, and still lacks the big battery and some of the features available with the competition.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Foreign Reviews
Source: Giz.ro

Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/10/2020
Rating: Total score: 90%
Asus ROG Zephyrus S15 GX502LXS-HF012T
Specifications

Processor: Intel Comet Lake i7-10750H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Weight: 1.9kg
Links: Asus homepage Asus notebook section
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Foreign Reviews
Source: Mi Mundo Gadget

Positive: Nice display; backlit keys; powerful processor; USB-C; Thunderbolt 3 port. Negative: No SD card slot; no webcam.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 11/07/2020
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Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Incorporated, a Taiwanese multinational company, produces motherboards, graphics cards, optical drives, PDAs, computer monitors, notebook computers, servers, networking products, mobile phones, computer cases, computer components, and computer cooling systems. The company's 2007 revenues reached US$6.9 billion. ASUS also produces components for other manufacturers. The Eee PC initiated the netbook boom in 2008.
In the notebook sector, Asus had a global market share of about 11% from 2014-2016, making it the fourth largest laptop manufacturer. In the smartphone sector, Asus is not among the Top 5 and has only a small market share (as of 2016).
These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 Mobile: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU106 chip with 2,304 shaders and 8 GB GDDR6 VRAM. Compared to the desktop variant, the GPU is clocked lower. The refresh version in April 2020 bears the same name, but is slightly higher clocked.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 3,072 shaders. Runs at reduced clock speeds compared to a laptop RTX 2080 Super to achieve a much lower power consumption. The TGP is specified between 80 and 90 Watts with different clock speeds.
With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 Mobile: Mid range to high end laptop graphics card based on the Turing architecture with raytracing features and 1,920 shaders. Compared to the similar named desktop card it offers reduced clock rates.
» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.
Intel Coffee Lake:
i7-9750H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy 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++).
Intel Comet Lake:
i7-10875H: On Coffee Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 2.3 - 5,1 GHz (all 8 cores up to 4.3 GHz) that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++).
i7-10750H: On Comet Lake architecture (4th gen of Skylake) based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates six processor cores clocked at 2.6 - 5 GHz (most likely 4.3 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.
» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.
1.9 kg:
This weight is typical for very big tablets, subnotebooks, ultrabooks and convertibles with a 11-13 inch display-diagonal.
2.064 kg:
Usually subnotebooks, ultrabooks and quite lightweight laptops with 12-16 inch display-diagonal weigh as much.
84.01%: This rating should be considered to be average. This is because the proportion of notebooks which have a higher rating is approximately equal to the proportion which have a lower rating.
» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.