ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS). Compare dimensions, processors, batteries, storage capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect laptop. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the laptop that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

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 Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

sleek, premium design

excellent audio quality

high price tag

limited port selection

moderate battery life

heavy for portability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Gunmetal gray -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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 -
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
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 Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
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 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp Smart Amp
VR Ready Yes Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
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 -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
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 Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
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 Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
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 Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LXS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, 65W power delivery ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, 65W power delivery
SAR Value 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb) 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Model Number HF055T HG007T
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