•  Date Published: 09 Jul 2019
    • Intel Core i7-9750H
    • NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti (Laptop)
    • 15.6”, Full HD (1920 x 1080), 144 Hz, IPS
    • 1000GB SSD
    • 32GB DDR4
    • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 1TB SATA SSD
    • RAM
    • 32GB DDR4
    • OS
    • Windows 10 Pro
    • Dimensions
    • 360 x 252 x 18.9 mm (14.17" x 9.92" x 0.74")
    • Weight
    • 1.90 kg (4.2 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-C
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort, Sleep and Charge, HDMI
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps)
    • HDMI
    • 2.0b
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Gigabit Ethernet
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ac (2x2)
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.0
    • Audio jack
    • 2x 3.5mm audio jacks
    • Features
    • Web camera
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Speakers
    • Optical drive
    • Security Lock slot
    • Kensington Lock

    Portability

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502 (2019)
    14.17" x 9.92" x 0.74" Dimensions
    1.90 kg (4.2 lbs) Weight
    Average 15.6-inch laptop
    2.03 kg (4.5 lbs) +7% Weight

    Review

    ASUS ROG Zephyrus M GU502 in-depth review

    Here is another member of the Zephyrus family. It is part of one of the biggest gaming brands - Republic of Gamers. As we tested the highest tiers - the S-series, we are eager to see how a mid-tier is going to feel and work. This is why we got the ROG Zephyrus M GU502. Expectedly it looks like the ROG Zephyrus S GX502. In fact from some distance away, one would easily mistake them for one another.However, there are some features that distinguish the Zephyrus M GU502 from its more premium sibling. For example - it doesn't use the proprietary design of the lifted base but is more conventional - like the ROG Strix series. Additionally, on the inside, the 15-inch version can be maxed out with the RTX 2060, while the other option is the GTX 1660 Ti. Display-wise, ASUS offers you two incred[...]

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    Pros

    • Acceptable battery life
    • Decent input devices
    • Good color coverage - 94% of sRGB (LG LP156WFG-SPD3 (LGD0625)) and accurate color representation
    • Doesn't use PWM to adjust brightness (LG LP156WFG-SPD3 (LGD0625))
    • Super responsive 144Hz display with a lot of built-in customization options (LG LP156WFG-SPD3 (LGD0625))
    • Supports RAID 0
    • Thin and light magnesium-alloy design

    Cons

    • Gets pretty hot after long gaming sessions
    • Lacks an SD card slot and Thunderbolt support