ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T). 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 TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

affordable price point

sturdy build quality

efficient cooling system

full hd display

heavyweight design

moderate battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) and ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
75 % - Display
72 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm 36.04 cm x 26.2 cm x 2.68 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 2.3 kg
Colour Gunmetal gray Gold steel
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
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 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB 45% NTSC, 47.1% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 72% NTSC colour gamut Anti-glare, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 3750H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.1 GHz 4 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core Quad-Core
Cache 16 MB 4 MB
64-bit Computing Yes 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 TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2933 MHz 2400 MHz
Rated Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
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 GTX 1660 Ti / AMD Radeon RX Vega 10
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Image Sensor Type - CMOS
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards - DTS Headphone:X
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp -
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
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, ASUS Overstroke technologie
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
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
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) ASUS TUF Gaming FX505DU (AL228T)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, ASUS TUF backpack, ASUS TUF Gaming M5 Mouse
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, 65W power delivery MIL-STD-810G tested, ASUS Aura Sync technology, anti-dust cooling system, HyperCool thermal system
SAR Value 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number HF055T -
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