ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare dimensions, performance, storage, functions, but also other key features of both laptops and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the laptop that best fits your needs and expectations.

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 17 (G733ZW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

customizable RGB lighting

robust thermal management

ample storage options

heavy and bulky

short battery life

expensive price point

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) and ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
84 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) vs. ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm 39.5 cm x 28.2 cm x 2.83 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 2.9 kg
Colour Gunmetal gray Off black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1440 (WQHD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 300 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i9 (12th Gen) 12900H / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB 24 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 17 (G733ZW)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
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 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Four speakers, 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 17 (G733ZW)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
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 17 (G733ZW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 280 Watt, 20 V, 14 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
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 17 (G733ZW)
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)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Strix SCAR 17 (G733ZW)
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 LL093W
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