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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ROG Strix GL502VM and Omen 17-an006nv within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ROG Strix GL502VM | Omen 17-an006nv |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | HP |
| Product Family | ROG | HP OMEN 17 |
| Model | ROG Strix GL502VM | Omen 17-an006nv |
| Model Number | GL502VM | 17-an006nv |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Gaming |
| Color | Black | — |
| Operating System | Windows 10 | Windows 10 |
| Operating System Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Processor | ||
| Processor Manufacturer | Intel | Intel |
| Processor Family | Intel Core i7 | Intel Core i7 |
| Processor Model | Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz | Intel Core i7-7700HQ |
| Processor Generation | 7th Gen | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Kaby Lake-H |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 4 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | 8 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.8 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.8 GHz | 3.8 GHz |
| L2 Cache | — | 1 MB |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 45 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 45 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Not Intel vPro eligible | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 | NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 |
| GPU Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | — | 80 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1670 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 4 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 3840 x 2160 @ 60Hz | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Maximum Memory | — | 32 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | — | 2400 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | — | SO-DIMM |
| Memory Slots | — | 2 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | — | 2 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | Yes |
| Memory Channels | 2 | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | HDD |
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 1000 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe NVMe | SATA III / PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 + 2.5-inch |
| Installed Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 2 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | Yes |
| RAID Support | — | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | SD, SDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | SD/SDHC/SDXC | UHS-I |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 17.3 inch |
| Display Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Resolution Class | FHD | FHD |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | LED-backlit LCD |
| Panel Type | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | — | 300 nits |
| Color Depth | — | 8-bit |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Anti-glare |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | NVIDIA G-SYNC | — |
| Viewing Angle | — | 178° degree |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 720p | HP Wide Vision HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | — | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | HD webcam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | — | 2 speakers |
| Audio Technology | SonicMaster | Bang & Olufsen; HP Audio Boost |
| Microphone Configuration | — | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Chiclet keyboard | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB | — | Yes |
| Keyboard RGB Zones | 0 zones | — |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | Yes |
| Touchpad Type | Multi-touch touchpad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11ac | 802.11ac |
| Wi-Fi Bands | 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz | 2.4 GHz; 5 GHz |
| Wi-Fi Spatial Streams | 2x2 | 2x2 |
| Wi-Fi Module | — | Intel dual-band wireless |
| Bluetooth Version | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet Speed | 1Gbps | 10/100/1000 Mbps |
| WWAN | No | No |
| Cellular Standard | — | — |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 2 ports | 3 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 5Gbps | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 5Gbps | USB 3.x Type-C; DisplayPort Alt Mode where supported |
| USB4 Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| Thunderbolt Port Count | 0 ports | 0 ports |
| HDMI Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| HDMI Version | 2 | HDMI 2.0 |
| DisplayPort Output | Mini DisplayPort | USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | — | 0 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | Yes |
| Internal PCIe Slots | M.2 storage and WLAN slots only | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | — | 86 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 8 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-Ion | Lithium-ion |
| Power Adapter | — | 230 W |
| Power Connector | DC barrel | Barrel power connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | — | 423 mm |
| Depth | — | 304 mm |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 33 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 3.78 kg |
| Chassis Material | — | Aluminum; plastic |
| Lid Material | — | Aluminum |
| Base Material | — | Plastic |
| Hinge Opening Angle | — | 135 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | — | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | No rated ingress protection | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | — | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | No Intel vPro platform eligibility | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | ASUS BIOS recovery utility | BIOS recovery supported |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | — | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | — | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | — | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | — | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | — | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | — | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | — | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
ROG Strix GL502VM and Omen 17-an006nv share specifications such as Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Launch Year (2017 year), Form Factor (Clamshell), Laptop Category (Gaming).
The main differences: Processor Model (ROG Strix GL502VM: Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz, Omen 17-an006nv: Intel Core i7-7700HQ); GPU Model (ROG Strix GL502VM: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, Omen 17-an006nv: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060); Installed Memory (ROG Strix GL502VM: 8 GB, Omen 17-an006nv: 12 GB); Storage Capacity (ROG Strix GL502VM: 128 GB, Omen 17-an006nv: 1000 GB).
ROG Strix GL502VM may suit users who need its differing values, while Omen 17-an006nv benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
