An EPIC Ryzen Laptop - ROG Zephyrus G15 Review
The ROG Zephyrus G15 GA502 might be one of of the absolute BEST gaming laptops we've every reviewed and tested. With a Ryzen 9 5900HS and RTX 3080 it has performance to destroy benchmarks and the G15 battery life is super impressive too. But with the G15 price and availability big questions, can this actually be the perfect Ryzen gaming laptop in 2021?
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0:00 - Zephyrus G15 Review Intro
1:43 - G15 AMD Specs, Pricing & Availability
4:05 - A STUNNING QHD Display
5:18 - Buyer BEWARE of 1080P!
5:42 - Design, Ports & Build Quality
7:30 - Keyboard & Trackpad
8:42 - Webcam & an AMAZING microphone
11:46 - Upgrade Options
12:06 - G15 Battery Life Testing
12:43 - Power Modes & Overclocking
13:13 - Power & Temperatures Over Time
16:02 - Noise & Exerior Temperatures
16:36 - Real World Performance Benchmarks
18:17 - G15 Gaming Performance Benchmarks
19:40 - The best AMD Gaming Laptop right now?
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Small correction guys: PD charging on this laptop is 100W, not 65W. :)
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No webcam? That's a deal breaker for me as a work tool...
I got mine yesterday and i couldn't be happier
Is it true that Ryzen laptops have higher thermals than Intel laptops? I think the outlier is that Ryzen laptops have worse cooling solutions.
wow
The biggest problem with it is that you can't find it to purchase...
5:05 pls lower your sensitivity
The mics aren't that bad for a laptop tbh
Should I get g14 or g15 2021 I'm still debating
I love the reviews on something that isn’t available at all. Wondering when are these computers are available to purchase. So frustrating!
no webcam is a deal breaker for me. if they ever add one in a future model then i'd buy one in a heartbeat.
Hi, may I know where is the link to buy this laptop
My old cheap laptop shit the bed and my desktop running an R9 270x and an fx 8120 just wasn't cutting it anymore so as a guy who finally started getting adult money last year, I regret nothing. Awesome laptop I got the best buy spec and have never been more satisfied with a laptop. Perfect screen, 1440p 165hz great performance and perfectly portable with a great battery.
Thanks for the info, I just ordered the 3080 version. This is my first laptop ever so I’m super excited. Thanks again, take care.
looks like 3080 is too much for this computer as tdp80w too low. (just minimum) I would buy 3060 with better price and fit this tdp number.
I like white color a lot but that huge difference in price and over spects like 32gb Ram not worth getting one
Too bad you can't get your hands on one. Sad state of affairs.
Is the empty m.2 slot for a gen 4 m.2 ssd or gen 3
I am confused between ROG G15 and Legion 5 Pro (although no reviews about 5 Pro yet).. legion would run cooler but g14 would be easier to carry around for office works. Can anyone suggest where should I compromise?😅 Although none of these are yet launched in India.
Is this fast on editing 4k video
I really would love is Asus did a business laptop that was this exact same one, with a less fancy paint job, a TPM module, port location more suited to dock use and a decent webcam.
How 2080 Q-max is powerfull than rtx 3070 🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔
The 4800H still shows great performance
Can you install 32 gb single block ram in the free slot?
No mux switcg..nerfs the performance of the 3070 and 3080 and these are the low watt variants
intro bgm please
Last year Asus choked the intake fans of G15. Is this year's G15's fan also blocked or they are open now?
This or the Asus Scar 15/17???
Where can I buy this laptop?? I can’t find it...
ram 32GB→64GB update ok?
16:22 very nice! I was thinking about this, worried that It will get way to hot to even play on it.
I was really hoping someone could help me out with this. I’m thinking of buying either the Lenovo legion 7 with 16g ram, the asus zephyrus g15 with 16g ram or g14 with 32g ram. I will be using it to game on, record, edit videos, for school, programming and possibly graphic design. I’m grateful for any help
Extremely impossible to find these for sale. Would be nice if Asus sent reviewers models when they were available within weeks not months. I'm gonna pop on a Blade soon if they don't let me buy one. Great review. I buy only micro SD it’s more flexible, you usually get a free adapter. The Blade webcam still sucks, good reason to buy a good 4K portable one for Zoom. I love the white, but it’s ALWAYS cheaper to buy ram upgrades separately.
Someone can explain the point of "beware 1080p displays", please?
thunderbolt 3?
Well, im either buying this or a LOT of Switch games with the stimulus check. Not sure what one yet
A fantastic machine, and professionally well-done video. Thanks. Regard memory upgrade, theoretically one should be able to insert a 32GB module in the empty slot for a total of 48GB RAM, no? Is the old-school-of-thought still prevail that both modules should be similarly paired (i.e., 16+16) or does that not matter so much any longer on modern day machines? I also am quite disappointed that ASUS fails to include web camera to the top of the screen. When I do video conference calls, it's just an added inconvenience to have to hook up an external web camera for the same function which should be easily included in the screen cover chassis.
I am so impressed with this specs. As you said it just has what everyone was demanding 5000 series Ryzen 9 with the RTX 3080. So impressive!
Can you connect to a 280hz svreen and get more refresh rate and response time than the laptop screen?
We have a new economy with much more working from home and using Teams/Zoom for teleconferences. Have their marketeers lived under a rock? No webcam equals minus 10 points at the start of the review. Microphones but no cam? Where the marketeers smoking pod?
Still waiting for this to launch in Australia :(
I didn't find the link for buying this laptop in the description. I look for it at amazon but all the photos are for the 2020 version, I would like to know where to buy de $1500 model. Thx
Does it support 4k video resolution???....
have a hard time finding one in black.
1:43 - That's what I like about tech reviewers, they show all possible specs and prices!
Uh where the fuck is the grey variant i almost got ripped off for 500 dollars just for it being white
AI noise cancellation sounds way better than the other 3 "vanilla" voice settings, I would definitely use that! Separate question, can you charge the laptop via USB-C?
For 2000$should i buy the g15 with 3070 or the xmg neo with 3070?
Considering the price of the 3070 option vs the g14-15 of last year or the various max q 2070s-2080s price points for thinner gaming laptops last year to now....kinda nuts to add a better monitor and ssd from the g14 really nice and what I was willing to buy into vs the 4800 options
7:56 There is single zone RGB lighting on the grey model.
Is it good for architecture programs
4:50 I need that wallpaper.
Anybody else waiting for theirs to arrive and watching a bunch of videos about it because you are so hyped?
Yes. But I opted for the 3070 model, as I it has the same cooling system as the 3080 but the 3080 does hit thermal limits in this chassis. First time I've ever decided to to go for a step down version and have it not be because of my budget lol
It may sound stupid, but the fact that this doesnt have an RGB keyboard is a huge turnoff.
Thank you for u video and show up how it looks like the tech information , make the decision more easy to buy it or not. ill think i will buy this one ;D
I think I will buy ROG Zephyrus G15 or ROG Zephyrus G14. Which one should I buy?
What? No webcam? Deal breaker!
Mics are pretty bad ngl
I put tape over my webcam 10 years ago, I'm buying a new laptop soon, I guess lack of webcam isn't the dealbreaker for me
No camera is a plus in my... notebook. . .
i want to buy this laptop, sadly i can't find any link that has these laptop ready. It would be better if they can ship this abroad. Anyway won't be the >rtx3060 version bottleneck?
Just got the G15 w 9500hs and 3070 max Q and I love it. This is my first gaming laptop and I am coming from an 8700k 1080 ti desktop and I am super impressed that this can easily outperform my desktop. Awesome review only hate it doesn't have a webcam but I got it open-box at BestBuy for $180 off and I bought the Logitec clip-on cam and still saved $90
Zephyrus G15 vs strix G15?
Can it run VR games?
Asus g15 with RTx 3060 or Macbook Pro M1 16gb for Video Editing which is better kindly recommend one ???
How do you connect this to a monitor via displayport?
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WAIT! on the grey G15 the keyboard lighting color can be changed?? not on the white??
I know. ASUS must have had the intern choose the keyboard colors! 😂
Outstanding review: you covered everything I was interested in and in a very mellow style. Subscribed. Thank you!
what i always wondered is with these gaming laptops, when you're using power from the wall does the battery actually degrade too, or does it bypass when it's full or something.
Its keyboard does have RGB lighting, just not per-key or zoned but it applies to entire keyboard. I am using one with rainbow/breathing effect
Can I borrow your beautiful voice?
This or legion 5??
Does the keyboard backlight change color's besides white? I've seen the 3070 change colors?
how does this laptop compare to last years asus zephyrs g 14?
Dayum for $1500 with Qhd display sounds like a pretty solid deal
I want it, but can't even buy it.
is this better than rog scar strix on gaming?
Can’t wait to not be able to buy this too!
The Asus G15 with the rtx 3060 is only available in Asia. Thx Asus
Sorry Dell XPS.... Makes me cry, its been a good run and you are still the most beautiful.. but time to say goodbye. Nobody wants intel in 2021. Hello ROG Zephyrus.
Damn you ROG, we want the web cam
What is a good gaming laptop for 1k pls help
Can't wait for a THINKBOOK 16p review!
Hey i need to a purchase asap I need a good laptop on which I can game too and has the capability of handling 30tabs of chrome at one time. My budget is $1500-1800. Reply back asap please
What about the heat exhausts hitting the monitor? Would that be an issue in the long run?
It's cool to see so many reviews on this laptop, but it's a shame most of the reviews seem to just be covering the top-spec'd model that's not really priced reasonable for most folks. I'd like to see how the GPU performance scales across different variants within this same power limit, and also how good stuff like the 1080p screen is.
This is good stuff, but you can't get your hands on one. AMD is kinda pissing me off but making me really happy at the same time. Pissing me off because you can't find them, but making me happy by destroying Intel.
How is the heat and is it loud also in silent mode?
Thumbs up for the naim mu-so
The sponsor spot mouse triggered my trypophobia.
When the intro starts with the music you like! The name of the song is Instant Crush - Corbyn Kites. Excellent choice!
Why these laptops have the dumbest names I am not going to buy it just because of the name
If this had a webcam (ideally with hardware slide cover) I would 100% buy one. They're so damn close to a near-perfect laptop but the lack of webcam is a hard deal-breaker.
Where can I buy it? (I live in Europe)
Hardware Canucks... Minus the G15 WebCam issues and the XPS 17 Screen.... which would you rather have for a daily driver? This G15 or your XPS 17?
I’m not big on needing a webcam. However, considering the pandemic, a lot more people keep in touch with video calls. So I do think that was a missed opportunity. But definitely not necessary.
audio canceling feature would be better represented by a comparison with such feature enabled and disabled. peace
Hi anyone used this one with a monitor? For some of the laptops, the fan keeps running as soon as it's connected to a monitor(even if nothing is running on a laptop)
Great review especially the upgrade options part which is missing in a lot of other reviews. Order this today will have it delivered tomorrow. Mostly I care about VR for oculus link and games that I cant play on series x. Wanted the DUO version but the price jump for 5900HX from HS and the extra screen was too much for me haha