Choose ROG Strix GL502VM if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz (vs Intel Core i7-7700HQ)
- GPU Model at Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060 (vs NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050)
- Installed Memory at 8 GB (vs 12 GB)
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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
Compare ROG Strix GL502VM vs Pavilion Power
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models ROG Strix GL502VM and Pavilion Power within the same category.
Specifications
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | ROG Strix GL502VM | Pavilion Power |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | HP |
| Product Family | ROG | HP Pavilion Power 15 |
| Model | ROG Strix GL502VM | Pavilion Power |
| Model Number | GL502VM | 15-cb010nv |
| Part Number / SKU | — | 3QS46EA |
| Launch Year | 2017 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Mainstream |
| 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 1050 |
| GPU Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | — | 50 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | — | 1493 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 | — | 16 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 | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 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 | 15.6 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 | — | 250 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 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 | — | 70 Wh |
| Battery Cells | — | 4 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-Ion | Lithium-ion |
| Power Adapter | — | 150 W |
| Power Connector | DC barrel | Barrel power connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | — | 378 mm |
| Depth | — | 252.2 mm |
| Thickness | 23.5 mm | 24.1 mm |
| Weight | 2.3 kg | 2.21 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 |
Summary: Which Product Should You Choose?
Choose Pavilion Power if you need:
- Processor Model at Intel Core i7-7700HQ (vs Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz)
- GPU Model at NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (vs Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060)
- Installed Memory at 12 GB (vs 8 GB)
What is the difference between ROG Strix GL502VM and Pavilion Power?
ROG Strix GL502VM and Pavilion Power share specifications such as Storage Capacity (128 GB), Display Size (15.6 inch), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Launch Year (2017 year).
The main differences: Processor Model (ROG Strix GL502VM: Intel Core i7 7700HQ 2.8GHz, Pavilion Power: Intel Core i7-7700HQ); GPU Model (ROG Strix GL502VM: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060, Pavilion Power: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050); Installed Memory (ROG Strix GL502VM: 8 GB, Pavilion Power: 12 GB).
ROG Strix GL502VM may suit users who need its differing values, while Pavilion Power benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.