ASUS Zephyrus S (GX502GW) Gaming Laptop Review

The ASUS Zephyrus S GX502 is an extremely powerful gaming laptop while remaining on the thinner and lighter side, so let’s check it out in this detailed review and see if it’s worth it.
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[@schillaci5590]

Literally the most useful Australian in the world (right now)

[@JarrodsTech]

Haha thanks

[@karlj11]

really??

[@HushBanga]

@@JarrodsTech this model with 32gb is dual channel or single?

[@meixingmichael2480]

Schillaci hhhh good one

[@noobasgamer4516]

@@JarrodsTech when you will have videos for the new Zephyrus s15 and s17?

[@Major_Mason]

I just got mine, can confirm it just FLIES! 😍 And its cool when used on your lap while doing heavy video editing.

[@JarrodsTech]

Good to hear!

[@undifinedsoul]

Does the hinge mechanism bother you when using it on your lap?

[@matthiask2148]

Is the fan audible when you are browsing the internet and watching a youtube video while editing lets say a word document?

[@BruhBruh-mk5yg]

Matthias K you can just put the fan to silent mode

[@firasbajjar]

Mondino Salah Another owner here, the hinge itself is extremely sturdy but that plate has some weird flex so if you are planning to use it on your lap put it in a “comfortable position”, put both legs on the sides of the plate. Don’t put a leg in the center of the plate.

[@nicoloramirez9969]

why is that laptop performing far better than the rog scar III where they are similar in specs? Is it because of thermals? :/

[@SportbikerNZ]

Could well be graphics driver updates, game performance patch updates and earlier bios version. He mentioned in the vid about graphics drivers impacting performance.

[@JarrodsTech]

Scar III has weak CPU power limit from what I recall, but I'll compare both in an upcoming video.

[@campkira]

scar is just older design.... that why....(as first gen owner) but i would not buy any of them until they did a better quality version. what will happen is the plastic will creak the adapter plug with break...(not cover under warranty) the heat will rise overtime...(I got feeling they used cheaper battery support to cut cost.) Just no... RTX2070 sound good... at first but RTX2060 would do the similar job.... with lower price... and we coming to the end of the year... next year they just going to refresh new one again....

[@Karstel]

Amen 🙏

[@avivco122]

@@campkira you got the same opinion about the scar 3?

[@omerahmedfrere440]

Dude damit u are just amazing Keep going 🤙

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers!

[@albnagithewoat1131]

These GX502GW videos were amazing! Thank you Jarrod for another awesome review.

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers!

[@brigomar1730]

I don’t know how you manage to upload so often and have such amazing quality you are by far better than most of the bigger tech channels

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers! It's a lot of work 😅

[@RyanKry]

This video convinced me to get one back in early 2020, 3 years later I'm still using the very same laptop with no issues. I've been quite happy with my purchase. Thank you, Jarrod. Such a great, in depth review!

[@NoNo-od1iv]

how is it rn?

[@RyanKry]

Still alright. I am mostly using it connected to a 27inch 1440p 144hz gaming monitor with mouse, keyboard, Bluetooth speaker and/or headset desk setup. Playing jedi survivor atm on 1440p low to mid settings 40-60fps on average dipping hard down to 28-30fps on central Koboh, outer Koboh it is fine. I’ve downloaded Ghost of Tsushima Director’s cut and planing to play it next gave it a go and it seems it performs better than Jedi survivor as EA after a year still did not completely fixed the optimisation issues with the game. Overall it is hard to believe but after 4 and a half years of use I still see very little argument for upgrading to a current gen one as it just simply works fine for me. I am used to 1440p 40-70fps depending on the game, or higher on 1080p (laptop’s original screen resolution is 1080p). I played 1080p 30fps on PlayStation for ages so 1440p 40-70fps on current triple A games is perfect fine in my books. I also tinker around with playnite and emulations, it plays swith games better than I play on my switch, ps3, xbox360 and any other emulator plays quite well. I really don’t see any point to get a new laptop as of late 2024 as long as it keeps working.

[@cristianstanescu6235]

Considering review ing the Eluktronics Mag 15 / XMG Fusion 15 please? I am sure lots of people are interesting YOUR review of that laptop since you do the best reviews!!

[@JarrodsTech]

Unfortunately I cannot get it at the moment. They are based in the US and I'm in Australia, and return shipping costs a fair bit of money for me to borrow it. It will likely be available here rebranded by some other company I suspect, then it may be possible. Otherwise if Eluktronics are happy to cover the cost of sending it here I am more than happy to test it out on the channel.

[@Uruglot]

Agree Jarrod, travel to USA )

[@cristianstanescu6235]

@@JarrodsTech Okay guys , lets get Jarrod in touch with Eluktronics!!!

[@cristianstanescu6235]

@@JarrodsTech Or actually ask how many viewers would want the laptop reviewed and if we can donate like 1 dollar each to cover the costs for the return shipping!!!

[@fakamada]

@@cristianstanescu6235 Donation seems like a fair idea.

[@electricmiragemedia]

I like the direction Asus is going, but... 1. remove glowing logo 2. add TB3 and I'm all over it.

[@JarrodsTech]

I guess it goes to show you can't please everyone haha, most other people want the logo on the back to be RGB so even more noticeable 😛

[@Niels_f2704]

Also add a webcam (that supports windows hello) and upfiring speakers. Then it would have been perfect.

[@wolfieseven2360]

I own this model w/32gb ram + 240hz and i can attest that tb3 is my only gripe... the logo wasn't appealing but i happily discovered it glows really dim. It's kind of a dar tinted red-orange, doesn't look bad very subtle.

[@Niels_f2704]

For my it’s pretty bright and red compared to the Strix Scar (original) I had

[@wolfieseven2360]

@@Niels_f2704 it's far dimmer than the Apple Logo on the Macbook Pro I came from... I'm comparing the two right now and side by side, i'd say it's about 20% dimmer than the apple logo when both are at full brightness. At the lowest brightness, it's barely emitting a glow at all.

[@gamersanditparadise]

Eagerly waiting for the Zephyrus s15 2020 review to arrive :) Also, please consider reviewing the 2070 super version as it's cheaper and almost as good as 2080 super Max Q. Almost all reviews of the S15 online are with the Max Q version, so I'd be glad if you get the 2070 variant.

[@markbush9104]

Hey Jarrod. Love the detail in these reviews. I purchased this laptop about 1 week ago, still evaluating it myself. Have the full spec model with 240hz display. I played some game sessions with it, which was Wolfenstien and Control, when i checked the temps after approx 20mins, using the Asus Armory Crate my temps where around the 70-80 on the CPU and GPU was around 60-70, this is not much detail for anyone, but for a casual game session like i use it for i was really impressed. I also had a VR session with my Oculus Rift S connected to it, and it ran awesome. I found the Turbo mode really good. I use a laptop riser, not a cooling pad, but found the riser keeps it up with good air flow. So far i really like the machine, only annoyance i had was the manufacturer stickers , but once i removed those, it looks clean AF, and a real smart looking machine. I prefer this over the Razer and new Alienware line, but that's subjective. If you are looking for shear game performance this thing is brilliant.

[@JarrodsTech]

Good to hear it's going well!

[@Cali_90s]

Hi friend. I'm getting mine with Conductonaut as the thermal paste soon. I hope I get better temps or play at a higher resolution with temps below the 90s.

[@markbush9104]

@@Cali_90s While gaming my temps on the CPU never go over 74-75, they seem to stay consistent when gaming around 75 on the CPU, and the GPU never seems to go over 65. That's my experience anyway. This machine manages the temps really well. Just make sure to keep some good air ventilation around the machine and in the room, or area, you are using it when under heavy load like gaming, as from my experience it does expel a lot of hot air, as it does a good job of removing the heat from the machine, and soon warms your room up, lol. If you can position it near an open window, or place a small desktop cooling fan near the rear of the machine while under heavy load i think it will help improve temps over time.

[@Cali_90s]

@@markbush9104 good to know. I'll see how it handles when I max out all the settings. I'm really interested in seeing fps above 144 on the 240hz panel. I'll update you once I get the laptop.

[@markbush9104]

@@Cali_90s I was playing Control yesterday and Minimum FPS was 60. Average FPS was about 70-90, and max FPS was 120 FPS - 122 FPS. Mostly max settings. I left RTX off tho, as wasn't bothered by that. Suppose it depends on the game. Let us know how you get on with your machine.

[@mustanghunts]

Very comprehensive review...Thanks👍

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers, happy to help!

[@lowinq]

I bought mine yesterday! Can’t wait to try it!

[@Arconiq]

Do you still have it?

[@francislloydduay7514]

very nice explanation especially when you open the back of the laptop for the upgrade option. will get this big bad boy soon for an upgrade as my daily driver, my inspiron 7567 can still do but i need more speed and refresh rate. thank you

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice! No problem 😁

[@joethebet7177]

the amount of work you put in this video is 🖐 down the best. you deserve more sub

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers!

[@bxpressiv]

Hi Jarrod, thanks for the review, it's really on point. The quality and detail isn't really something you see coming out of Australia and you're going to grow big if you can maintain the rage! You mention thermals not being a huge issue, but if you can get the same spec GX701GW do you think it will perform a fraction better due to the improved cooling? I guess it would be about the same as the 2080MQ version you have reviewed.

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers. I have tested the GX701 in the past but yeah different specs, my guess is it may do better, as it both opens the bottom but also has the whole back half of the machine dedicated to intake, but then you also have to deal with the forward keyboard placement.

[@BrandonKissol]

Pls review the ASUS Zephyrus M GU502GU! And also investigate the two m.2 slots? I heard one of them supports pcie x4 and the other one supports only pcie x2.

[@JarrodsTech]

I've been trying to get it for months, no luck so far.

[@wpwp4976]

there is two m.2 slots, and both of them supports pcie x4, got mine a month ago, and it's performing quite well, but it is loud

[@SportbikerNZ]

fyi theoretically if it did only support pcie x2, that laptop uses pcie 3 architecture which = 1970MB theoretical throughput.

[@AgentFitz-y3u]

I got GU502 last week. They do have almost the same design. The second M.2 slot support PCIE*4, so no worries. I think the model that only PCIE*2 was Zephyrus G, not M.

[@yibin_21]

@@AgentFitz-y3u may I know is the temperature really hot?

[@LisztGaming]

i own a similar GX502 with only 16gb ram and a 240hz monitor Pros of having this laptop: 1) high performance cpu + gpu 2) great keyboard and touchpad IMO, 3) great 240hz monitor but not many games can reach 240fps. 4) somewhat light and portable but u always have to carry the AC adapter around unless u switch to garbage optimus mode. ( i get around slightly over 3hrs of battery life just by doing coding tutorials in lectures on discrete graphics mode) Cons: 1) bad thermals when gaming (even on turbo profile, i get 90+degrees on cpu for a game like destiny 2) 2) needs alot of tinkering with profile settings in order to get better performance 3) Asus software is literally garbage, my optimus wasnt working properly, while it worked sometimes, on most other occasions it will run games on intel HD graphics instead of the RTX 2070. 4) the keyboard LEDs cant be customized individually (failure on Asus part mostly) 5) the features in Asus armory crate aren't particularly useful tbh, the features that actually help improve performance are mostly done by other external programs if your individual needs can be satisfied by this machine despite its hefty price tag and its cons, it will be quite a decent laptop depending on what you use it for.

[@JarrodsTech]

Cool thanks for sharing your thoughts on it 👍 as for the individual key customization, did you get the Aura Sync / Aura Creator software from the windows store? For some reason in other models you can do it with those, but not with the built in software.

[@LisztGaming]

@@JarrodsTech i can't get the windows store one to work, am only able to use built in ASUS software that came along with the laptop and i can only get updated functionality when ASUS releases new patches based on a specific model.

[@gurgelplus]

LisztGaming is there any Forum on the Internet where owners of this beauty can talk and help each other?

[@Kazikox]

How big of a deal are the bad thermals in terms of the laptops longevity?

[@davidmartinek5257]

None There are limits so the components don't get hot enough to be demaged.

[@1280-user]

@@davidmartinek5257 but still there could be a long term damage if the cpu/gpu sit in their max temp for too long

[@joneslego3645]

i have an aero 14 from 3 years ago with both the cpu and gpu going into the high 90s under load, still have no problem.

[@SportbikerNZ]

From my experience, no impact provided decent materials used. My previous laptop was an HP dv5 with 9600m gt (yeah old) which I thrashed for 6 years, and it's still going. You could almost cook an egg on the left palm rest. Very uncomfortable, but reliable nevertheless. My current laptop is an Asus ROG g751jy and that has also been thrashed daily for the last 3 years with cpu living at 90C and GPU 80C daily. No problems with either. However if the materials are deficient, like the old 8600m GT which couldn't handle many heat cycles before the solder cracked (problem with multiple laptop brands), then yeah you've got a time bomb that no amount of keeping cool will remedy anyway.

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

@@1280-user No.

[@kromstm2z5]

The Zephyrus GX502 and GX701 are like the thinnest and most powerful gaming laptops from Asus's Zephyrus series

[@JarrodsTech]

Indeed.

[@BruhBruh-mk5yg]

Jarrod'sTech true but the gx502 have thermal problem

[@williampeng784]

FINALLY YES !! FIRST TO COMMENT

[@JarrodsTech]

😎

[@williampeng784]

@@JarrodsTech Jarrod, do U have any idea about where can I buy this laptop in dual channel? Both Scorptech and mwave only provide single channel version

[@extr3me225]

Osko AVRE HIDevolution you can get completely spected the way you want it to be form them

[@shuichiyamaguchi4329]

@@williampeng784 you can buy a 16gb stick. It probably costs less than 32gb model at the end so

[@sinofraj1744]

I can get it for 2150USD right now, shall I buy? I'm just a content creator. And I was looking at Zephyrus G15 but... this deal seems like a steal..so the real question is, should I go for Intel 10750 and 2080 maxq OR Ryzen 5900HS and 3060???

[@riseoftheflutes1739]

Get a 3060.

[@chaitanyapahl]

I watched ur Videos daily But i forgot to suscribe u lol😁😁😁

[@MikhaelAhava]

Yeah happened to me before.

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

I watch them hourly.

[@JarrodsTech]

Haha, well if you did end up subscribing, welcome!

[@chaitanyapahl]

@@JarrodsTech i done suscribing lol

[@nasmohas3508]

Bruh it don't have a webcam. It's very essential on a laptop.

[@Ryan-rd9je]

Isn’t there also a 240hz model?

[@JarrodsTech]

Yes there is.

[@DougSwink]

Yes. The Strix Scar III

[@camerongrant317]

@@DougSwink nope zephyrus has 240hz as well

[@volatile69]

Even if I'm not interested in the video I just leave a like and let it play coz u deserve it brudda.

[@afistfulofpimples1745]

Brudda ain't a word , Noffa

[@JarrodsTech]

haha thanks for "watching" 😛

[@malvend4728]

If only this laptop has gtx 1660ti. I'm still looking for asus laptop with i7 9750h & 1660ti

[@JarrodsTech]

Check out the GU502 which is below this model.

[@adrenalinerush369]

@@JarrodsTech Is it pretty much same everything except the gpu?

[@RAJAT218DF]

@@adrenalinerush369 it's has 120hz display and no rgb

[@oz2770]

ASUS ROG Strix G G531GU, this has the specs you are looking for. I bought it two months ago and it's running very well.

[@malvend4728]

Thanks for the suggestion. But my in my country it quite hard to find these models. The only option available are the Ryzen 7.

[@bok92]

Hi can you include the game results for path of exile. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@JarrodsTech]

If more people request it I'll look at adding it in future.

[@1deeto174]

no thunderbolt... yea, idk about this one

[@JarrodsTech]

Most of the higher end ASUS gaming laptops don't seem to include it, I guess they figure why pay more for a feature most gamers won't use, just my guess though.

[@PasCone103Z]

Lack of thunderbolt completely ruins a laptop. Said no one ever.

[@roger767]

still rocking a 2011 Macbook Pro. And its build like a tank, no flex. Sad to see that so many premium windows laptops in 2020 still aren't op to snuff when it comes to build quality.

[@donutt0138]

I have the 240hz version of this laptop and I love it!

[@vadersquad589]

Do you have the 16 gig model because I'm going to buy this and I'm worried about single channel ram

[@JarrodsTech]

If it comes with 16gb only then it's single channel, as there's 16gb soldered to the motherboard. You'll need to install a 16gb sodimm stick to get the benefits of dual channel

[@donutt0138]

UW Gaming I bought mine with 32gb ram, you will need to buy another slot if you want dual channel memory. Some sellers on amazon add ram and additional storage which I got with mine. But 16gb of ram is still a lot, 32gb is massive ram!

[@hyphed4196]

same right here 240hz i7 9750h rtx 2070

[@hyphed4196]

do you experience a buzz from the left speaker by any chance?

[@AgentFitz-y3u]

OMG bro you are wonderful!!! Can I see the review of Alienware M15 R2? I REALLY LOVE that machine but I don't know how the thermal performance.

[@JarrodsTech]

I've been trying to get my hands on it for months but no luck so far, my Australian Alienware contacts are still waiting to get them available.

[@ericknovandi9197]

Am I the only want here, who bought the Laptop first, then watch this review??? Thank God! you make me very glad and satisfied! Really enjoy your video, despite I'm not very good with computer technology, this video really comfortable to watch, Two Thumbs Up from me....

[@rendraprawira]

+1 Worth every penny

[@rendraprawira]

Anyone owns this laptop, Bios v.310 disables undervolting and active cores config, either in ThrottleStop nor XTU. Leaving only Power Limit that can be configured. Causing mine reaching 99C, badly throttling. Downgrade to bios v308. Probably wont be a problem with an ambient temp below 25C. In Indonesia, ambient temp can reach above 30C, bad bad for any aircooled laptop. Btw, mine is gx502gw, 2070 Max-P

[@windowsxp1127]

Is this laptop worth it in 2020?

[@aashishbadami95]

Which ram does it use and how do I upgrade it from 16gb to 32 gb ram dual channel, also, which company ram do I buy to get the dual channel?

[@davesday12]

I have GX502GW model and it has everything I ever wanted in a thin gaming laptop. Unfortunately 8 months into ownership, it broke down without any warning. Used it less than 10 times too. One fine day I took it out to perform windows update, then I started a game and bam... it shuts off without any warning at all. Then it wouldn’t turn on anymore. No lights no nothing. Funny thing is the game hasn’t even started so it wasn’t taxing anything. Looks like the power circuitry is screwed. Sucks...

[@DragosVana]

Got the same experience as other users here, had to return 2 laptops, the third one was "fine" but still has coil whine, even on sleep mode. Mine is a GX502GV with the RTX2060 and was made after December 2019, in 07 jan 2020 and it has the 307 bios (one user suggested units made before this date could be defective). My first one had a faulty hinge and the touch pad was unglued and my second had the monitor frame squeaking when opening. Buy from a big retailer so you can return them!

[@JarrodsTech]

hmmm

[@DragosVana]

@@JarrodsTech third one had 2 dead pixels, so I returned it also. Honestly don't know what to get now, I would go for the GW with the RTX2070, but i'm afraid of the build quality. The guys at the store will think I'm crazy if a return another one... :))

[@DragosVana]

Also, your reviews are the best! Thank you!

[@ttaddict9988]

First thing you must do after purchasing this laptop is undervolting the CPU & GPU and repasting if possible...

[@SportbikerNZ]

That applies to any laptop. Note this laptop barely undervolted.

[@JarrodsTech]

Yeah I agree most laptops need these things, at least until Intel start improving architecture instead of boosting clock speed and pushing 14nm to the limit.

[@Niels_f2704]

After almost 2 years of owning this, it started to throttle like hell.. I can't even run simple games like Valorant on this anymore as both CPU and GPU throttle. I have tried to clean the fans multiple times and I'm thinking of replacing the thermal paste but it just sucks..

[@Niels_f2704]

@@Arconiq Yes but I'm probably switching back to desktop soon.

[@BEU203]

You just need to change the paste

[@wrongcreativity]

Hey Jarrod, great video. I am looking for a 15" top tier gaming laptop, in uour personal opinion would you say the GX502GW is best bang for the buck or perhaps another model? Or is there an upcoming release [or an upcoming review] worth a wait?

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks! I wouldn't say it's best bang for buck, but definitely best bang haha, performs well but isn't cheap. In terms of value for money Helios 300 gets a lot of performance per dollar. I am not aware of any laptops coming soon, I doubt there will be many until we get new Nvidia GPUs/Intel CPUs, but that probably won't be til next year (not including Intel 10th gen Y/U series CPUs which aren't used in gaming laptops).

[@wrongcreativity]

@@JarrodsTech cheers for the reply! Best bang with the most reasonable is what I'm looking for. Will check out the Helios!

[@luanf]

Jarrod, can you recommend me one gaming laptop that would not thermal throttle in hot days? Since you are from AU, I figured that you might have some in mind. Reason: I'm from Brazil and most of the year we can have 30C+ temperatures and my current laptop is throttling A LOT because of it.

[@JarrodsTech]

Not really, sorry, basically everything will throttle one way or another. If there's no thermal throttle, it's usually because there's a harsher power limit which restricts performance anyway and prevents it getting too hot. The best one I've ever tested was probably the Helios 500, it's big and thick but has huge heatsinks and large powerful fans. Most machines can get pretty good improvements with a cooling pad and undervolting, or changing the paste if you're willing to get inside.

[@rajanassim5125]

I got the 240hz model but experience horrible fps drops while gaming. Even when running on turbo mode at lower setting in games like Apex Legends, MHW and even World of Warcraft. Fps suddenly drops below 60 after 10mins of gameplay. Anyone else experiencing similar issues? All drivers are up to date. I’m always plugged in while gaming.

[@JarrodsTech]

Do you have dual channel memory or single channel, do you have the Intel graphics disabled?

[@rajanassim5125]

@@JarrodsTech Dual Memory and Intel graphics are disabled, i'm on discrete graphic mode 24/7. Seriously considering shipping it back.

[@ozzieflan2367]

Have you tried the new one with i7 10875h and 2080 super asus are sending me it for free because my gx531gxr which I got at Christmas has had 6 different faults and they can’t fix it!

[@JarrodsTech]

Not yet, still not available in my country.

[@ozzieflan2367]

@@JarrodsTech It looks like quite a good machine i think it comes out internationally on the 18th of june

[@vaishnav555]

I bought this laptop 4 months back. But I'm even more excited to use it now after your review. Thanks for the videos. :)

[@anuragnaidu4772]

For how Much?

[@vaishnav555]

@@anuragnaidu4772 3700SGD. Quite expensive, yes. But worth the price in every way. Good RTX/ GSync setup for the next 2 years (would've said 4 but at the rate CPU's heating up, I will give it 3 at the most with my rate of use - unless we find a proper under volt solution).

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers! Yeah took a while to get it after seeing it at Computex in late May, but we finally got it!

[@m.a4277]

Congrats! I was wondering how it’s holding up so far?? :)

[@michael26yt]

Keep it up jarrod😁

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers mate

[@tesnjak]

Darn they all keep producing gaming laptops with bad thermals. Worst with thermals are Alienware while Asus and MSI only thin series have really bad cooling. Good job Jarrod as always, very detailed review with temps and hardware overview.

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers, I guess it's kind of going to be expected as a compromise by what they've done here, don't think anyone else has crammed a non Max-Q 2070 in such a thin machine.

[@AnshulGuptaAG]

Someone should show this video to Gigabyte. They had a bunch of excuses on why their Aero 15 couldn't charge via type-C, while Asus has a frigging RTX 2070 Max-P laptop with USB C-PD

[@JarrodsTech]

Lol

[@andresgizmos1271]

Thanks for the review! Btw jarrod, I am thinking of buying a gx502 (2070) in march. Should i wait for the newly announced 10th gen H CPUs (5ghz i7) or just go with 9th gen? I heard from articles they will be releasing the CPU’s around the next 11 weeks but one website said it will release in may.

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem! I doubt we'll see much improvement, no architecture change so depends if they boost core count in the i7, which I doubt again because same architecture so that would need more power and heat which probably would be great in a chassis like this that's already thermally constrained. I've heard April/May for the new stuff if you did want to wait, with all that said maybe the new NVIDIA stuff is more interesting, not sure

[@andresgizmos1271]

@@JarrodsTech thanks for the feedback! I might wait and see for the new ampere gpus then

[@Charlie_Mou]

You're such a great reviewer! You go into so much detail and give great, non-bias comparisons between different devices. You've been a huge help for me personally with deciding on a laptop that best suits my needs. 💻 You deserve so many more subs, keep up the great work!

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks mate!

[@BonsaiiTM]

Hi guys. I want to share my experience with this laptop. From performance perspective it is a great machine. I just think, that Asus itself doesn't know what it is doing with this laptop. Because in my country this laptop costs approx 2300€ in 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD which isn't little money for a laptop. And yet I had to return it 2 times to recieve let's say an "acceptable" unit. My first piece had really bad coil whine. So I returned it and recieved even worse piece. The second piece had also problem with coil whine but it wasn't that significant. Poorly assembled touchpad (the top part of touchpad was higher than bottom part). And the whole construction was vibrating (either while typing on keyboard, or listening from speakers). And also it had really annoying squeaking-sounding coil whine when laptop was in sleep mode. So I also returned that one and now I have third one and this seems to be finally "fine", yet the right Function (FN) button on this unit is somehow again poorly assembled and when pressed under certain angles or on certain places it is squeaking and there is some strange resistance. But that is not the thing that I can not live with since there is second FN button anyways. So overall. I would recommend this laptop, just I would say to be prepared that you might be forced to return it (maybe several times) until you get fully working unit, because rumours about Asus' poor quality control seems to be true. Moreover one more thing. For the first 2 unites that I've recieved the "MyAsus" app was saying that they were constructed on 5/5/2019 and this third one unit was constructed 6/21/2019 and they are a little different. This third unit that was constructed later feels sturdier. And also it has different speakers. The first two units had more bass-heavy speakers and this third later unit has more balanced speakers. Less bass but clearer sound.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@DragosVana]

had the same experience

[@denysgranevych8279]

Thanks

[@Posidaon]

Does it worth buying this now? Whats equivalent to this laptop for 2020?

[@diuran1919]

too HOT and too LOUD. Waiting for Xiaomi gaming laptop 2019

[@JarrodsTech]

I thought about buying it, will see if more people ask to see it.

[@rafasantos1540]

Lmao xiaomi 😂😂

[@thebarefootadventurer8467]

any chance for a review of the Asus G15?

[@JarrodsTech]

Waiting for availability in my country.

[@Demonnn26]

Hey Jarrod I watched video cool review👏👏but its kinda still confusing for me is it good for playing hours of dota 2 on this laptop can it last for 4-5 years?,it is the only game I'm going to play and do i need to undervolt and repaste when i buy it ??

[@hethavramkumar3581]

For Dota 2 any old pc would do. The requirements for that game are very minimal and this laptop would be overkill.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks! I'd expect so, most machines should last that long no problem if you treat them well, don't drop it / spill things on it / clean out dust say once a year and it should be just fine. Dota 2 runs extremely well on modern stuff, no need to tweak it unless you want to get a few extra frames.

[@Demonnn26]

@@JarrodsTech Thanks for reply you helped me lot you are my favourite KZbinr thats why i watch every your video👍👍👏👏. Jarrod I have ordered one already is it proper to open laptop repaste and undervolt when it comes new??

[@Demonnn26]

@@hethavramkumar3581 ye i know but you want high fps and good quality of game I like good graphics and good performance so thats why i wamt strong laptop.

[@cemsengul16]

that bottom bezel looks really ugly and kind of ruins the whole body lines.

[@JarrodsTech]

Honestly can't say I notice it when actually using it, everything that's not the panel just melts away 😅

[@paugpo1000]

What's the difference between zephyrus S and zephyrus M ?

[@ZS-xi4xk]

The S is the higher version with better specs.

[@JarrodsTech]

Yeah that.

[@turbostyle422]

any chance of getting your hands on a metabox prime-v laptop? would love to know if they have non max-q gpus. I also bought a metabox Alpha X 2060 laptop based on your review, performs great :)

[@JarrodsTech]

Yes, coming soon, pretty sure they aren't Max-Q but I'll have one in a few weeks, they are sending the 2060 Alpha-X over first so I can finally get my 1660 Ti vs 2060 comparison done 😁 good to hear yours is going well!

[@RichartAsia]

I tried my Xiaomi laptop 35W type c it works fine...

[@JarrodsTech]

Nice, my charger is only like 18w or something and it did okish.

[@71GER]

The rtx 2060 version has 115W?

[@crysis348]

Do you suggest pick up a gx502gw with 2070, 32gb ram and 1tbssd or scar 3 with the same configuration?

[@JarrodsTech]

GX502 will probably perform better and it has G-Sync, but you can compare the results here with my Scar III review as I do the exact same testing on both.

[@crysis348]

Jarrod'sTech but what about throttling, which of them is better? Thx for the answer :)

[@Axutin]

@@crysis348 I had scar III and had problems with it and got gx502, but I was unlucky because I got bsod and tried to fix it for a week. Tried everything asus told me and they said its probably faulty hardware. I even installed windows 10 fresh 2 times on it and no help, was a pain in the ass. But scar III looks better IMO if you care about looks, but gx502 has gsync and I got 240hz model while scar III is 144hz. I would say go for gx502 unless you dont need gsync and 240hz

[@sriharshapinninti5732]

Hey Jarrod! for the temps to reduce in this laptop one guy in Amazon reviews mentioned, he got around 20c reduced temps by disabling hyper-threading in the bios and used ThrottleStop to turn off Intel Turbo boost. So the CPU doesn't go above the 2.6ghz base clock. ( performance will take a hit tho) What do you think about this?

[@JarrodsTech]

I think it's a bit silly to reduce performance, it's not personally something I'd ever do which is why I don't bother testing it, I'm perfectly happy to run at 90c for better performance, but that's just me.

[@sriharshapinninti5732]

@@JarrodsTech True

[@dylandagoneau3642]

Great review ! About the RAM, what is the model and specs (freq, CAS, etc) of each slot (soldered and sodimm)? Thanks !

[@JarrodsTech]

The SODIMM stick is CL19 16GB PC4-21300 DDR4 SDRAM Samsung M471A2K43DB1-CTD Soldered memory is not reported in HWInfo that I can see.

[@dylandagoneau3642]

@@JarrodsTech Thanks for your help! I just ordered this PC with 16Gb soldered and I will buy additional RAM to take advantage of the dual channel. I wanted to know your model to be sure to have compatible RAM. However in my region, I can only order the samsung M471A2K43CB1-CTD. Compared to the DB1, both seems to have the same specs (16Gb, 2666MHz, CL19, nonECC, etc.) and I really do not see the difference between these two.

[@hahaimgoinginsane32479]

@@JarrodsTech If I buy it with 32 gigs will I also have this problem? I'm quite skeptical about opening laptops.

[@yatobatoshu8299]

BAD LAPTOP BREAKS AL THE TIME FAULTY GARBAGE

[@boimesa8190]

How's the build quality on this?

[@littleblue337]

Comparison video please, This or Razer Blade 15?

[@JarrodsTech]

Generally I don't do comparisons unless I have same specs, and the blade has Max-Q 2070, though I tested it with a 2080 Max-Q so maybe it'd still be interesting 🤔

[@sabishiihito]

Gee, another expensive Asus gaming notebook that omits Thunderbolt 3, which can be found on a $1200 HP Omen X.

[@JarrodsTech]

Yeah not sure why ASUS decided not to include TB3 in their more expensive options, I guess it costs money to license and they figure most gamers won't end up using it?

[@bleedingchimera6176]

I have a zephyrs S15 rtx 2070 S, I9 10750H, 16g single channel 300hz display, my question is why am I getting Alot less FPS than im suppose to with Optimus off and turbo mode on, for example Valorant getting max 150 fps or 170 something like that when its suppose to go alot higher, or AC vallhalla high settings 30 FPS wtf... Do I need to change some settings?

[@gibberdibber]

Thanks so much for the content! Bought this model with 240hz a few weeks ago and had been eagerly waiting for your reviews. I agree it's one of the highest performance laptops out there on the market right now, I just worry about it's longevity due to it's temperatures. Regardless, I'm extremely happy with it's performance and makes my GPU rendering and gaming experience a treat.

[@JarrodsTech]

No problem at all, good to hear it's going well!

[@bryanleanos4445]

Im having trouble choosing from the zephyrus s or the strix hero 3 for my first gaming laptop 😩

[@JarrodsTech]

I haven't had a chance to test the hero, but I think it's very similar to the scar, and I've compared that with the Zephyrus here so it might help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hGOvanePrr6EbNk

[@riderinprogress]

seems to have really high temps and thermal throttling, :(

[@JarrodsTech]

Still performs better than most machines though, that's the compromise, higher power typically equals more heat.

[@redhair5469]

Jarrod'sTech how does it compare to acer triton 500, I heard the temps are comparatively lower on that laptop.

[@riderinprogress]

yeah your right. guess im skipping on this one. will really need a laptop that has way much more better cooling. ROG so far have gotten terrible thermals from the strix to the zephyrus

[@BruhBruh-mk5yg]

Rhanji Lawrence Perez you can just put liquid metal and then the temps is much cooler than before

[@Kejasr]

This laptop or the Omen 15 laptop. Which one has better cooling system?

[@JarrodsTech]

Unfortunately I cannot answer as HP do not lend me any laptops to review, I have no experience with any of their gaming stuff.

[@Kejasr]

Jarrod'sTech thats all good. I have switched it because the omen has no heat sink and no custom fan control

[@krisvogel3015]

old video, i know, but what screw driver do i need to remove the 4 screws where the hinge is?

[@JarrodsTech]

If it's not more phillips, probably TR6.

[@ranbooed4684]

u sound like modest pelican

[@JarrodsTech]

true

[@kienyulim8651]

Is it possible to switch off G-sync for better battery life?

[@fluffylonjini5486]

My thoughts exactly

[@fluffylonjini5486]

I tried it. Yes it does

[@a.a37194]

#notifs squad again 😂😂

[@JarrodsTech]

👌

[@fdnogueira]

Hi Jarrod, I’ve been watching your reviews and I’d like to ask you what would you recommend between this and the Aftershock Vapor? I’d be using it formatou gaming and video editing. Thank you and keep up the good work!

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks! Personally I'd go the vapor 15 as it has nice extras like bigger battery, SD card slot, Thunderbolt 3 and mech keyboard. In terms of raw performance though I'd expect the gx502 to beat it so I guess it depends what the priority is. I think the 1660 Ti with either though would give great performance for most people in any case.

[@S1EID]

Hi Jarrod. Is there a 17" version of Zephyrus S GX502 or Zephyrus S GX701 but with the mouse located in the middle ? I would buy the Strix Scar III but it doesnt have GSync. Im searching for a new 17" laptop with Gsync, which one would you recommend the most based on performance and screen color quality and vividness ? Thank you !

[@JarrodsTech]

Not yet, they need to do a GX702 or something (this one but bigger). Hmm can't think of any 17" that are similar with G-Sync off the top of my head other than the GX701, sorry. Razer Blade Pro 17, Aero 17, MSI GS75 etc all don't have it.

[@S1EID]

Thanks man ! Do you think GSync feature is a must go in a laptop or not so much of advantage since It will be able to do GSync on an external monitor ?

[@samod1990]

What's up laptops with 8th gen and 9th gen intel cpu? they run very hot! I had to underclock and undervolt mine to keep it to an acceptable temp

[@firasbajjar]

Hey i know I’m late but you can set a maximum preferred temperature in throttle stop instead of underclocking and losing performance you can set the throttling temperature of the CPU to something you want (in my case i set it to 85C) by going to options and then you should find PROCHOT value thingy with a 14 value. Since temperature in intel CPUs is counted the opposite way and that is how far they are from their TJmax temperature (in this CPU it is100C) 14 means max temp is 86C. Now you can enjoy your PC without worrying about the thing reaching over 90C and better performance.

[@samod1990]

@@firasbajjar Hey thanks for the answer. I still have the laptop. Do you use a specific software to set the preferred temperature or is it done via Bios?

[@atrian_op4482]

Does Windows have good drivers for audio production? I heard MacBook do but I don't like Apple.

[@thienchaiphetmadan2115]

6th comment! whoo! Love all your detailed reviews. Wish i could afford a gaming laptop. I'm saving money to be able to afford last year's models.

[@JarrodsTech]

Thanks! Good luck with the saving!

[@nickolas1711]

Any help? I’m deciding between this versus the msi gs65 rtx 2060. I’m assuming both are neck and neck in performance so I’m looking for something to help me decide either being reliability or battery.

[@JarrodsTech]

I haven't had a chance to test a 2060 GS65 so hard for me to say, I suspect cooling here may have an edge due to the unique design, plus it also has G-Sync, which gives it another edge as this means the Optimus bottleneck can be bypassed (Nvidia GPU connected directly to the screen rather than first sending the display signal via the Intel GPU).

[@nickolas1711]

Jarrod'sTech Thank you for the reply and help! I keep finding myself bouncing back and forth between the two and I’ll take what you said into consideration. Hopefully I make up my mind sooner than later 😁

[@Battleaxe453]

Class review as per usual.

[@JarrodsTech]

Cheers 👌

[@nawafjohnlumanglas1361]

To combat the thermals on this beast will repasting the thermal paste enough on this specific machine or is it really require to use liquid metal for like 4 years or more of useage?

[@JarrodsTech]

I cannot say as I have no experience with changing the paste in this specific machine, I mentioned why I couldn't do it towards the end of the video.

[@ThatMmosGuy]

awful... single channel memory and soldered at $1.7k? No thanks. ASUS you could've made money off me but maybe next revision.

[@JarrodsTech]

It's a thin machine, there isn't physical space for two slots (according to ASUS), you just install one stick (or buy it with one already installed) and you've got dual channel.

[@Hnetan]

That thermal section.. that's a yikes from me.

[@JarrodsTech]

oof

[@viktorstorelv]

After i had a y540 with a faulty gfx-card i think (horisontal artifacts no matter what i did) i am considering a zephyrus. Rtx2060, i7, 16gb ram, 144hz, 1 TB HDD. Is this a good computer?

[@JarrodsTech]

Probably, if you want something thin, might be a bit cooler than what I show here with the 2070.

[@stalinapproved3205]

The SOP to watch Jarrod's review - Click -Watch review - Search price on local shop- Close my dying laptop- Cry in my bed.

[@JarrodsTech]

😛

[@rommelstrafe]

Can the HDMI 2.0 port be used on a 144hz external monitor?

[@JarrodsTech]

Yes, depending on the resolution, I think 1080p and 1440p are ok. You can see what the version supports here: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/HDMI#Refresh_frequency_limits_for_standard_video

[@victoraero4629]

Hi Sir , in your personal opiniom which one is better the Trtion 500 with i7-9750 H & RTX 2060 , or the The GX502GV with i7-9750H with RTX 2060 version ? Thanks

[@JarrodsTech]

Probably the ASUS, G-Sync will boost FPS in most games by around 15%.

[@victoraero4629]

Thank you sir , the humble laptop reviewer i've ever meet . God bless you

[@redzzasaleh]

Glacier Blue or Brushed black? which 1 looks vip.. :D

[@Axutin]

both

[@JarrodsTech]

Personal preference I guess.

[@jeanflores1978]

This could be the best laptop if they get a wifi 6 and a thunderbolt. and for a killing machine a i9 9980hk, double slot for ram memory and the touch screen numpad. My dream laptop XD

[@nickguarino7592]

Hey man, what 16g RAM did you install on this laptop? My 2013 MacBook just bit the dust so I’m planning on picking this model up but don’t know which RAM to buy.

[@JarrodsTech]

It comes with 16gb soldered to the motherboard, if you want to install a single 16gb stick (which is recommended to run in dual channel mode), then pretty much any SODIMM stick that can run at DDR4-2666 CL19 should be fine. Mine came with Samsung M471A2K43DB1-CTD

[@vasilijsloginovs9869]

Correct me if i am wrong, but it is absolutely useless for using laptop coolers underneath it? If there is no holes down below? Looks like a decent machine.

[@JarrodsTech]

Yeah it wouldn't help.

[@Dacite6]

can you disable the GPU?

[@JarrodsTech]

Not sure what you mean. In optimus mode the Nvidia GPU will only get used if you open a game or something, or you can disable the Intel GPU and run with the Nvidia GPU only.

[@edwardoh5246]

"and a 1tb ssd storage in raid - SHADOW LEGENDS - array"

[@JarrodsTech]

lol

[@nguyenducthanh2076]

Hello Jarod, i find your reviews very informative. Keep up the hard work 👌. I have been looking into buying a new laptop for a while now, do you think i should consider this laptop over the asus zephyrus g14 or MSI gs66 stealth?

[@littledroid5753]

I buy this laptop or MSI GF65 Thin 10UE i5-10200H rtx 3060?

[@yummyyoda8611]

I bought the same laptop from your video, but my fps in far below your test. I get 80fps playing rainbow six siege on low settings. Am I doing anything wrong? What should I do?

[@JarrodsTech]

Do you have single channel memory (no stick installed and on board memory in use)? Do you have the Intel GPU disabled (an option in the armoury crate to only use Nvidia GPU), do you have the highest turbo mode enabled? Using Vulkan?

[@yummyyoda8611]

Jarrod'sTech I have single channel memory. Should I disable my intel gpu? I play on turbo. What's vulkan? Thanks for the reply!

[@chibikenwodim721]

would the rtx 2060 give the same fps as the 2070 in games like fortnite

[@JarrodsTech]

No. But it will still play that game perfectly fine without issue.