ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

premium build quality

effective cooling system

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

high refresh rate display

powerful gaming performance

customizable RGB lighting

efficient thermal management

robust build quality

heavy and bulky

short battery life

high price point

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm 35.4 cm x 25.9 cm x 2.72 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Gunmetal gray Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, 170° viewing angle, IPS-level, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz -
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display Per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 15 (G533QS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ROG Keystone, 2 customisable armour caps
Features System password, 65W power delivery System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
SAR Value 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HF055T HF085T
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