Asus ROG Zephyrus G15 15-inch Gaming Laptop (GA503QE-BH92-CB)

This laptop does a decent job both as a gaming PC and as a mobile workstation. The omission of a webcam is becoming more common for gaming laptops, and it's true that you will get a better video quality with an external camera, but it makes things a bit more complicated if you must deal with impromptu videoconferencing.

Thanks to detailed documentation, upgrade and maintenance are straightforward with the common restrictions of having some RAM soldered to the board and having no GPU replacement options. However, if you need more storage space of more general-purpose memory, you have options, and it could be a DIY project.

Other Considerations

Here are a few things about this Laptop which could come as a surprise. For each point, you will find how to fix it (if it's an issue) and how much to budget for it. Not every point below will be a concern, but hopefully, we can keep your surprises to a minimum.

No Optical Drive. If you still use CDs, DVDs, or Blu-Ray disks on a regular basis, you will need an external drive to read them with this Laptop.$30+

No Number Pad. If you primarily work with numbers, the lack of a number pad on this laptop could be inconvenient. You have the option of using an external number pad to remedy that, especially if you only need it on occasion.$20+

Assuming you are starting over fresh, you can expect to spend $20 on accessories, for a total cost of $1520.

Who it's For

Serious Video Editor
Road Warrior
Serious Photo Editor
Hardcore Graphic Designer
Serious Multitasker
Gamer

And more!

Compared to other Laptops

Bang for the Buck	100th percentile
Versatility	83th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	100th percentile
Power (Graphical)	67th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	100th percentile
Storage Space	92th percentile
Portability	58th percentile
Battery Autonomy	100th percentile
Ease of Maintenance	75th percentile
Longevity	100th percentile

Compared Overall

Bang for the Buck	100th percentile
Versatility	89th percentile
Power (General Purpose)	95th percentile
Power (Graphical)	58th percentile
Power (Large Files & Multitasking)	95th percentile
Storage Space	84th percentile
Portability	63th percentile
Battery Autonomy	100th percentile
Ease of Maintenance	67th percentile
Longevity	95th percentile

Specs

Screen

15.6", 2560×1440 (QHD, 3.7MP), FreeSync, IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.), Multiple Monitor Support

Operating System

Windows 10, Home Edition

CPU

AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS, 8 cores clocked from 3 to 4.6 GHz

GPU

Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 Ti, 4 GB

Memory

16 GB

Storage

1 TB total, Solid State (very fast)

Battery

90Wh

Dimensions and Weight

Dimensions (cm): w35.56 × d24.38 × h1.95

Dimensions (in): w14 × d9.6 × h0.77

Weight (kg): 1.9

Weight (lbs.): 4.19

Features

Backlit
RGB Lighting
Fixed storage: Solid State (very fast)
FreeSync
HDMI
IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)
Multiple Monitor Support
USB Type-C
USB Type-A
USB 3.2
Ethernet 10
Ethernet 100
Ethernet 1000 (Gigabit)
Built-In Keyboard
3.5mm Headphone+Microphone combo jack
Built-in Microphone
Built-in Speakers
Bluetooth 5
Wi-Fi a
Wi-Fi b
Wi-Fi g
Wi-Fi n
Wi-Fi ac
Wi-Fi 6 ax

Maintenance and Upgrades

Commonly Replaced Components

Battery: A technician can help you with that

Local Storage: Easy project for an enthusiast

Memory: More complex than usual

GPU: Can't be repaired or updated

Additional Ressources

Official Product Page Official Product Support Page

Pricing and Current Offers

C$1,499.99 from Best Buy

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Software Compatibility

Here's how you can expect this laptop to fare with popular software based on developpers specified system requirements. For reference, a 1-star rating means minimal requirements are met and a 3-stars rating means recommended specs are met. Ratings beyond the 3-stars point could be advisable for uncommon scenarios like modding, working with very large and complex documents, etc.

Adobe Premiere Pro CC Design, Non-Linear Editing, Video, Video Editor

AutoCAD 2023 Design, 3D Program, Technical Drawing

Final Fantasy VII Remake Intergrade Game, Action, RPG

Death Stranding Game, Action, Horror, Survival

Minecraft Game, Action, Adventure, Building, Sandbox, Survival

Microsoft Word 2021 Business, Desktop Publishing, Productivity, Text Editor

Microsoft Excel 2021 Business, Financial Software, Productivity, Spreadsheet

Fortnite Game, Action, Battle Royale, Building, Multiplayer-Focused, Survival

Photoshop CC 2021 Design, Photo Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

Farming Simulator 22 Game, Action, Simulation

Planet Zoo Game, Building, Business Simulation, Sandbox, Simulation, Strategy

Final Fantasy XVI: Endwalker Game, Adventure, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, RPG

World of Warcraft: Shadowlands Game, Action, MMORPG, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer-Focused, RPG

Audacity Design, Audio Editor

Ableton Live 11 Design, Audio Software, Music Production

Elden Ring Game, RPG, Action

DaVinci Resolve 18 Design, Video Editor

Clip Studio Paint Design, Animation, Page Layout Editor, Raster Graphics Editor, Vector Graphics Editor

NBA 2K23 Game, Action, Sport

Total War: Warhammer III Game, Action, Grand Strategy, RTS, Strategy

No Man's Sky Game, Action, Adventure, Survival

Microsoft PowerPoint 2021 Business, Presentation Software, Productivity

FIFA 23 Game, Action, Simulation, Sport

Fallout 76 Game, Action, Adventure, FPS, Massively Multiplayer, Multiplayer-Focused, RPG, Sandbox

Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order Game, Action, Adventure

PGA Tour 2K23 Game, Simulation, Sport

Age of Empires IV Game, RTS, Strategy

MagicaVoxel Design, 3D Program, 3D Sculpting, Animation

Affinity Publisher Multimedia, Desktop Publishing, Page Layout Editor

Red Dead Redemption 2 Game, Action, Adventure

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Accessories you might need

LG 8x External DVD Writer (GP65NB60)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$44.

C$44.99 from Memory Express

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Other Speedex Wireless Numpad (SPEEDEX 650)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$29.

C$29.99 from Memory Express C$38.89 from Staples

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BenQ 22-inch Eye-care Stylish IPS Monitor (GW2283)

Specs

Screen

22", 1920×1080(FHD, 1080p, 2.1MP), IPS Display (incl. PLS, AHVA, etc.)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$179. You could save 16% right now.

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Logitech z150 Multimedia Speakers, Midnight Black (980-000802)

Pricing

Typically sells for C$39.

C$39.99 from Best Buy C$40.59 from Staples C$39.99 from Memory Express

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CPU

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