ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
What Buyers Say
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
The ROG Zephyrus M is a capable gaming laptop with a 240Hz display and upgradeable M.2 storage and RAM, but it suffers from a poor value proposition due to its 1660 Ti GPU at a high price point and missing features like a webcam and Thunderbolt support. Some users also note the build quality is mixed, with only selected metal parts. Overall, sentiment is polarized between those who appreciate its performance and upgradability and those who criticize the cost-to-performance ratio.
Pros
- 240Hz display
- expandable M.2 storage
- upgradeable RAM
- lightweight at 4.39 lbs
- USB-C charging
Cons
- no webcam
- no Thunderbolt support
- expensive for 1660 Ti GPU
- mixed build quality (only some metal parts)
- limited VR compatibility
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
This laptop receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its performance in gaming and CAD design, with users praising its RGB lighting, cooling system, and OLED display. The only notable complaint is a scratched touchpad on one unit, though the reviewer acknowledged this might be a shipping issue. Overall, it is considered a top-tier machine that handles demanding tasks with ease.
Pros
- Excellent gaming performance
- Great for CAD design
- OLED display quality
- Effective cooling system
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Scratched touchpad on some units
- No AMD CPU option
Scores
Specifications
| ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL | Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Intel Core i7 9750H | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 24★ |
| Frequency | 2.6 GHz★ | 2.1 GHz |
| L3 Cache | 12 MB | 36 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | 6 GB | 24 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6★ | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | NVMe SSD | NVMe SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 15.6" | 16" |
| Resolution | 1920 px | 2560 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits★ |
| Color Gamut | 100% sRGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 1 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 3 | 4★ |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 5 |
| HDMI | 1 x HDMI 2.0b | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5G Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 2.09 kg★ | 4.98 kg |
| Battery | 76 Wh★ | — |
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 11 Pro |
Pros & Cons
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M 15.6" GU502GU-XH74-BL Glacier Blue
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong screen (77th percentile)
- Strong gpu (73rd percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (21st percentile)
- Below average cpu (27th percentile)
- Below average ram (27th percentile)
- Below average portability (34th percentile)
Lenovo Legion Pro 16" Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Eclipse Black 2025
- Strong port selection (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong ram (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong storage (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong cpu (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Below average portability (7th percentile)7th %ile
Verdict
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 32 specs.