In this post we will compare ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and MSI GS66.
Overview
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 Laptop: Take your games on the road with this 15.6-inch ASUS ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop. The AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 16GB of RAM make short work of loading up maps and arenas, and the 1TB SSD provides ample storage space. This ASUS ROG Zephyrus gaming laptop has an NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics card, which brings visually demanding titles to life in sharp detail.
MSI GS66
MSI GS66 10SE Laptop: Play it out on the battlefield with this 15.6-inch MSI Stealth gaming laptop. The NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics card lets you run modern titles at high settings for fluid, responsive gameplay, while the Intel Core i7 processor and 16GB of RAM deliver reliable powerful performance. This VR-ready MSI Stealth gaming laptop boasts a 512GB SSD for ample file storage and rapid start-ups.
Features
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | MSI GS66 |
| Windows 10 operating system | Windows 10 Pro |
| 15.6″ Full HD display | 15.6″ Full HD display |
| Ryzen 7 | 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10750H mobile processor |
| 16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming | 16GB system memory for intense multitasking and gaming |
| Solid State Drive (PCI-e) | Solid State Drive (PCI-e) |
| NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics |
| Virtual Reality Ready | Dynaudio premium sound speakers with subwoofer |
| Weighs 4.63 lbs. and measures 0.8″ thin | Weighs 4.63 lbs. and measures 0.7″ thin |
| HDMI output expands your viewing options | HDMI output expands your viewing options |
| Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 6 – 802.11 ax) | Thunderbolt port for connecting advanced monitors and external drives |
| RGB backlit keyboard | Wireless/Wired connectivity (WiFi 6 – 802.11 ax) |
| Basic software package included | Built-in HD webcam with microphone |
| Additional port | RGB backlit keyboard |
Technical Specification
| Key Specs | ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 | MSI GS66 | |
| 2-in-1 Design | |||
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
| Screen Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
| Total Storage Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes | |
| Solid State Drive Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes | |
| System Memory (RAM) | 16 gigabytes | 16 gigabytes | |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | |
| Processor Speed (Base) | 2.9 gigahertz | 2.6 gigahertz | |
| Processor Model | AMD 4th Generation Ryzen 7 | Intel 10th Generation Core i7 | |
| Processor Model Number | 4800HS | i7-10750H | |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | |
| Battery Life | |||
| Voice Assistant Built-in | |||
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-polymer | |
| General | |||
| Product Name | ROG Zephyrus G15 15.6″ Laptop – AMD Ryzen 7 – 16GB Memory – NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti – 1TB SSD | GS66 10SE 15.6″ Laptop – Intel Core i7 – 16GB Memory – NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 – 512GB SSD | |
| Brand | ASUS | MSI | |
| Model Number | GA502IU-ES76 | GS66044 | |
| Color | Brushed Black | Black Core | |
| Color Category | Black | Black | |
| Feature | |||
| Keyboard Touch Screen | No | No | |
| Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
| Touchpad Type | |||
| Cooling System | Air | Air | |
| Security Features | |||
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | ||
| Ports | |||
| Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes | |
| Number of USB Ports (Total) | 3 | 3 | |
| Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total) | |||
| Number of USB 3.0 Type A Ports | 3 | 3 | |
| Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports | 1 | ||
| Number of Thunderbolt 3 Ports | 1 | ||
| Number of HDMI Outputs (Total) | 1 | 1 | |
| Number of USB 3.1 Type C Ports | 1 | ||
| Display | |||
| Screen Size | 15.6 inches | 15.6 inches | |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) | |
| Touch Screen | No | No | |
| Display Type | Full HD Widescreen LED | Full HD Widescreen LED | |
| Storage | |||
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD | |
| Total Storage Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes | |
| Solid State Drive Capacity | 1000 gigabytes | 512 gigabytes | |
| Solid State Drive Interface | PCIe | PCIe | |
| Hard Drive Accelerator | None | None | |
| Memory | |||
| System Memory (RAM) | 16 gigabytes | 16 gigabytes | |
| Type of Memory (RAM) | DDR4 SDRAM | DDR4 SDRAM | |
| System Memory RAM Speed | 3200 megahertz | 2666 megahertz | |
| Cache Memory | 8 megabytes | ||
| System Memory RAM Expandable To | 24 gigabytes | 64 gigabytes | |
| Number Of Memory Slots | 1 | 2 | |
| Number of Memory Sticks Included | 1 | 2 | |
| Graphics | |||
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 | |
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete | |
| GPU Brand | NVIDIA | NVIDIA | |
| Video Memory | 6000 megabytes | 6000 megabytes | |
| Processor | |||
| Processor Brand | AMD | Intel | |
| Processor Speed (Base) | 2.9 gigahertz | 2.6 gigahertz | |
| Processor Model | AMD 4th Generation Ryzen 7 | Intel 10th Generation Core i7 | |
| Processor Model Number | 4800HS | i7-10750H | |
| Connectivity | |||
| Internet Connectivity | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | Ethernet, Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth Enabled | Yes | Yes | |
| Embedded Mobile Broadband | None | None | |
| NFC Enabled | No | No | |
| Network | |||
| Wireless Networking | |||
| Ethernet | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | |
| Ethernet Card | 10/100/1000 | 10/100/1000 | |
| Number Of Ethernet Ports | 1 | 1 | |
| Compatibility | |||
| Operating System | Windows 10 Home | Windows 10 Pro | |
| Voice Assistant Built-in | |||
| Works With | |||
| Included | |||
| Built-In Webcam | No | Yes | |
| Optical Drive Type | None | None | |
| Blu-Ray Player | |||
| Included Software | Microsoft Office 365 (30 days trial) | ||
| Additional Accessories Included | Power adapter, bezel label | Power adapter | |
| Numeric Keypad | |||
| Power | |||
| Battery Life | |||
| Battery Cells | 4-cell | 4-cell | |
| Battery Type | Lithium-ion | Lithium-polymer | |
| Dimension | |||
| Product Height | 0.8 inches | 0.7 inches | |
| Product Width | 14.2 inches | 14.2 inches | |
| Product Depth | 9.9 inches | 9.6 inches | |
| Product Weight | 4.63 pounds | 4.63 pounds | |
| Audio | |||
| Audio Technology | Smart Amplification technology | Dynaudio Premium Sound Technology | |
| Speaker Type | Stereo speakers | Stereo speakers | |
