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Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
A full side-by-side comparison of reference models Rog GL502VS and Envy 13-ad009n within the same category.
Side-by-side specification comparison of two reference models
| Specification | Rog GL502VS | Envy 13-ad009n |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Not for sale | Not for sale |
| General | ||
| Brand | ASUS | HP |
| Product Family | ROG | HP ENVY 13 |
| Model | Rog GL502VS | Envy 13-ad009n |
| Model Number | GL502VS | — |
| Launch Year | 2016 year | 2017 year |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Laptop Category | Gaming | Premium / Ultraportable |
| 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 6700HQ 2.6GHz | Intel Core i7-7500U |
| Processor Generation | 6th Gen | 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) |
| CPU Architecture | x86-64 | Kaby Lake |
| CPU Process Node | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| CPU Cores | 4 cores | 2 cores |
| Efficiency Cores | 0 cores | 0 cores |
| CPU Threads | 8 threads | 4 threads |
| CPU Base Clock | 2.6 GHz | 2.7 GHz |
| CPU Max Boost Clock | 3.5 GHz | 3.5 GHz |
| L2 Cache | 1 MB | 0.5 MB |
| L3 Cache | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Processor Base Power | 45 W | 15 W |
| Maximum Processor Power | — | 25 W |
| CPU Manageability Technology | Intel vPro: No | Intel Standard Manageability; Intel vPro not supported |
| Graphics | ||
| Graphics Type | Discrete | Discrete |
| GPU Manufacturer | NVIDIA | NVIDIA |
| GPU Model | Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070 | NVIDIA GeForce MX150 |
| GPU Architecture | Pascal | Pascal |
| VRAM Capacity | 8 GB | 2 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR5 | GDDR5 |
| GPU TGP | 115 W | 25 W |
| GPU Boost Clock | 1645 MHz | 1532 MHz |
| Maximum External Displays | 3 displays | 3 displays |
| Maximum External Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 7680 x 4320 @ 60 Hz |
| Memory | ||
| Installed Memory | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Maximum Memory | 32 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Type | DDR4 | LPDDR3 |
| Memory Speed | 2133 MT/s | 1866 MT/s |
| Memory Form Factor | SO-DIMM | Onboard |
| Memory Slots | 2 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Slots Used | 2 slots | 0 slots |
| Memory Upgradeable | Yes | No |
| Memory Channels | Dual | Dual-channel |
| Storage | ||
| Primary Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Interface | PCIe 3.0 x4 | PCIe NVMe |
| Storage PCIe Generation | PCIe 3.0 | — |
| Storage Form Factor | M.2 2280 | M.2 2280 |
| Installed Storage Drives | 2 drives | 1 drives |
| Maximum Storage Drives | 2 drives | 1 drives |
| M.2 Storage Slots | 1 slots | 1 slots |
| 2.5-inch Drive Bay | Yes | — |
| RAID Support | No RAID | — |
| Card Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Card Reader Formats | MMC, SD, SDHC, SDXC | microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC |
| Card Reader Standard | UHS-I | UHS-I |
| Display | ||
| Display Size | 15.6 inch | 13.3 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 | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Variable Refresh Rate | Yes | — |
| Display Brightness | 300 nits | 300 nits |
| Color Depth | 8-bit | 8-bit |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Finish | Anti-glare | Glossy |
| Adaptive Sync Technology | NVIDIA G-SYNC | — |
| Viewing Angle | 178 horizontal / 178 vertical degree | 178° degree |
| Flicker-Free | — | Yes |
| Camera & Biometrics | ||
| Webcam Resolution | 0.92 MP | HP Wide Vision HD |
| Webcam Frame Rate | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Integrated HD webcam | — |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker Configuration | Stereo speakers | 2 speakers |
| Speaker Power | 2 W | — |
| Audio Technology | ASUS SonicMaster; ICEpower | Bang & Olufsen; HP Audio Boost |
| Microphone Configuration | Array microphone | Dual-array microphone |
| Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Keyboard & Input | ||
| Keyboard Type | Illuminated keyboard | Full-size island-style keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Numeric Keypad | Yes | — |
| Touchpad Type | Precision touchpad | Multi-touch precision touchpad |
| Wireless & Networking | ||
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi IEEE Standard | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | 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 | — |
| Ethernet Speed | Gigabit Ethernet | Not present |
| WWAN | No | No |
| SIM Slot | — | — |
| Ports & Expansion | ||
| USB Type-A Port Count | 3 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-A Specifications | USB 3.0 | USB 3.x Type-A |
| USB Type-C Port Count | 1 ports | 2 ports |
| USB Type-C Specifications | USB 3.1 Type-C | 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 | 0 ports |
| HDMI Version | HDMI 2.0 | — |
| DisplayPort Output | Mini DisplayPort | USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode |
| RJ-45 Port Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| 3.5 mm Audio Combo Port Count | 1 ports | 1 ports |
| SD Card Slot Count | 1 ports | 0 ports |
| microSD Card Slot Count | 0 ports | 1 ports |
| Smart Card Reader | No | No |
| Security Lock Slot | Yes | — |
| Internal PCIe Slots | 1× M.2 2280; 2× SO-DIMM | 1 M.2 storage slot(s) |
| Battery & Power | ||
| Battery Capacity | 64 Wh | 53.6 Wh |
| Battery Cells | 4 cells | 6 cells |
| Battery Chemistry | Li-polymer | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Life | 3.3 hours | — |
| Battery Life Test Method | JEITA Ver. 2.0 | — |
| Power Adapter | 180 W | 65 W |
| Power Connector | Barrel connector | Barrel power connector |
| Dimensions & Build | ||
| Width | 390 mm | 305.4 mm |
| Depth | 266 mm | 215.6 mm |
| Thickness | 30.1 mm | 13.9 mm |
| Weight | 2.34 kg | 1.38 kg |
| Chassis Material | Aluminum and reinforced plastic | Aluminum |
| Lid Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Base Material | Reinforced plastic | Aluminum |
| Hinge Opening Angle | 140 degree | 135 degree |
| MIL-STD Testing | Not claimed | Not claimed |
| IP Rating | No IP rating | — |
| Security & Manageability | ||
| TPM | Firmware TPM 2.0 | TPM 2.0 |
| BIOS / UEFI Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Drive Password Support | Yes | Yes |
| Secure Boot | Yes | Yes |
| Enterprise Manageability | Consumer UEFI; no Intel vPro | Consumer BIOS/UEFI management |
| Smart Card Support | No | No |
| BIOS Recovery / Self-Healing | ASUS recovery environment | BIOS recovery supported |
| Certifications & Sustainability | ||
| ENERGY STAR | — | Not claimed |
| EPEAT | — | Not claimed |
| TCO Certified | — | Not claimed |
| RoHS Compliance | Yes | Yes |
| Recycled Materials | Not claimed | Not claimed |
| Environment & Warranty | ||
| Operating Temperature | 5 to 35 °C | 5 to 35 °C |
| Operating Humidity | 20 to 80 non-condensing % RH | 10 to 90 (non-condensing) % RH |
| Storage Temperature | -10 to 60 °C | -20 to 60 °C |
| Warranty | 1 years | 1 years |
| Warranty Type | International limited warranty | Limited hardware warranty; region dependent |
Rog GL502VS and Envy 13-ad009n share specifications such as Storage Capacity (256 GB), Display Resolution (1920 x 1080), Form Factor (Clamshell), Operating System (Windows 10).
The main differences: Processor Model (Rog GL502VS: Intel Core i7 6700HQ 2.6GHz, Envy 13-ad009n: Intel Core i7-7500U); GPU Model (Rog GL502VS: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1070, Envy 13-ad009n: NVIDIA GeForce MX150); Installed Memory (Rog GL502VS: 16 GB, Envy 13-ad009n: 8 GB); Display Size (Rog GL502VS: 15.6 inch, Envy 13-ad009n: 13.3 inch).
Rog GL502VS may suit users who need its differing values, while Envy 13-ad009n benefits those who need its paired strengths. Review the specs table above before deciding.
