•  Date Published: 18 May 2019
    • AMD Ryzen 7 3750H
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB DDR4
    • 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
    5.9
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.0 Portability Good
    7.0 Display Very Good
    5.1 For Work Average
    5.7 For Gaming Average
    ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA502

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA502

    $1199.99 $1045.00
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    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 2x 2280 PCIe NVMe 3.0 x2 slots  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Home
    • Body Material
    • Plastic / Polycarbonate, Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 360 x 252 x 19.9 - 20.4 mm (14.17" x 9.92" x 0.78")
    • Weight
    • 2.10 kg (4.6 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 3x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • HDMI
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac
    • Bluetooth
    • Audio jack
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot

    Portability

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus G GA502 (2019)
    14.17" x 9.92" x 0.78" Dimensions
    2.10 kg (4.6 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) -3% Weight

    Review

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA502 in-depth review

    Everybody is talking about ASUS and their new ROG Zephyrus G14 and G15 that accommodate the latest AMD Ryzen 7 4800HS processor. While we will get our hands on them eventually, why not spice the things up with the already available model - the Zephyrus GA502DU.Instead of the 4000-series of Ryzen processors, this notebook is equipped with the AMD Ryzen 7 3750H - a 35W quad-core CPU that started AMD's rejuvenation in the mobile gaming industry. It is paired with the GeForce GTX 1660 Ti Max-Q and an optional 120Hz IPS 1080p panel. As of now, it is slightly more expensive than the TUF FX505 with similar specs, but on the bright side, it is a true Zephyrus laptop - if that works for you.You can check the prices and configurations in our Specs System: https://laptopmedia.com/series/asus[...]

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    Pros

    • Doesn't use PWM to adjust screen brightness (Sharp LM156LF-GL03 (NCP0036))
    • Relatively low price
    • dual M.2 NVMe drives (although only PCIe x2 speeds are supported)
    • Good battery life
    • 120Hz IPS display options

    Cons

    • Poor cooling, resulting in high temperatures and noise levels
    • Shallow color coverage (Sharp LM156LF-GL03 (NCP0036))
    • Lacks an SD card reader
    • Our unit had issues with the performance
    • Occasional coil whine

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    Amongst all ROG Zephyrus devices, the GA502 is probably the most controversial one. Not only does it come in a combination with AMD processor and NVIDIA graphics card, but the latter is greatly affected by the integrated GPU and its drivers.Check out all ASUS ROG Zephyrus GA502 prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate So, the Zephyrus GA502 is not the easiest laptop to disassemble. There are 15 Phillips-head screws scattered along with the bottom plate. On the bright side, you don't need to do any gymnastics swi[...]

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