ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
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GENERAL USE: Good—7.9/10
GAMING/AI: Good—7.6/10
ENG/DESIGN: Very Good—8.1/10
SOFTWARE DEV: Good—7.4/10
CONTENT CREATION: Very Good—8.0/10
PORTABILITY: Good—7.5/10
BATTERY: Good—7.9/10
OVERALL SCREEN QUALITY: Good—7.9/10
OVERALL PERFORMANCE: Very Good—8.0/10
SIZE: 15.6"
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is aimed at gamers and power users, featuring a high-end Ryzen 9 processor and an RTX 3080 GPU which suits intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It has a 15.6-inch display with a high refresh rate yet remains relatively light and thin for a gaming laptop, enhancing portability. The display offers high resolution and color accuracy which benefits graphic design and video editing. However, its webcam quality is poor, posing a disadvantage for video conferencing. The keyboard is excellent and it has a substantial battery life, but it's priced in the upper midrange, meaning it may be a significant investment. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- High performance CPU and GPU
- Large, high-resolution screen
- Very high screen refresh rate
- Generous storage and RAM
- Robust battery life
Cons
- Heavier than some competitors
- Not the most portable option
- Webcam quality is subpar
- No Thunderbolt or USB4 support
Ratings by Category
Build Quality:4.6
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, chassis rigidity, and overall reliability.
Our assessment of build quality includes many details that are difficult to quantify.
Our laptop experts use their best judgment to produce the final score.
General Use:4.4
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
The most important factors in this score include CPU performance, amount of RAM, screen quality, storage, and battery life.
Keyboard quality, speaker quality, low fan noise, heat management, and to a lesser extent webcam quality are all moderately important factors for this score.
Engineering & Design:4.4
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design, CAD and 3D work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Content Creation:4.4
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, and video editing work.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Battery Life:4.4
PerfectRec’s Battery Life rating is based on hours of battery life in typical usage scenarios.
General Use Screen Quality:4.4
The general use screen score is based on the screen technology, contrast ratio, resolution, brightness, color gamut and color accuracy. This score does not take into account specialized display features for specific use cases, such as high refresh rate for gaming.
Gaming & AI:4.2
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and 3D because it comes equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 3080 graphics card, capable of rendering complex visuals smoothly, and a high screen refresh rate of up to 165Hz for a more fluid and responsive visual experience.
Software Development:4.2
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software development.
In addition to a strong emphasis on overall performance, this score also places very high importance on screen quality. Heat management, storage, keyboard and speaker quality are also incorporated, with fan noise rounding out this score.
Portability:4.2
PerfectRec’s portability rating takes into account the volume and thickness of the laptop as well as its weight.
Operating Noise:3.5
PerfectRec’s Operating Noise Score is based on fan noise measurements. Laptops with a fanless design, such as Macbooks, receive the maximum score.
Keyboard Quality:3.5
The Keyboard Quality score is based on the PerfectRec experts’ assessment of tactile feedback, typing comfort, keyboard reliability and typing noise.
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $1,850 | ||
Release Date | April 1, 2022 | ||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.78'' | ||
Weight | 4.19 lbs | ||
Width | 13.98" | ||
Depth | 9.57" | ||
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS | ||
RAM | 16 GB | ||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | ||
RAM Slots | 1 | ||
Storage | 1024 GB | ||
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | 9.5 Hours | ||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | ||
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | ||
Display Technology | IPS | ||
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 | ||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | ||
Display Brightness | 309 nits | ||
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score  | 8.5/10 | ||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | ||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | ||
Premium Business Laptop | No | ||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | ||
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.5/10 | ||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | ||
Webcam | No Webcam | ||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | ||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | ||
Number Pad | No | ||
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | 2 | ||
USB-C ports | 2 | ||
USB-C Charging | Yes | ||
Display Outputs | 3 | ||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | ||
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Florian Glaser | February 2021
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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