ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO). 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 (GX550LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build materials

excellent cooling system

vivid 4k display

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek aluminum design

good battery life

efficient cooling system

high price point

heavy build

limited port selection

loud fan noise

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) and Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.14 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 2.5 kg
Colour Gunmetal gray -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3" - IPS
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. 60 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (9th Gen) 9750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache 16 MB -
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Intel HM470 Mobile Intel HM370
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2666 MHz
Rated Speed - 2666 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Total Capacity 2 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HyperDrive RAID 0 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics 630
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp Nahimic 3 sound technology
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Wireless Controller - Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Killer Ethernet E2600
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 94.24 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Fusion Engine, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
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/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 3)
USB-C 3.1 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
3 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader - Yes (SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Gigabyte AERO 17 SA (7UK1020SO)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
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, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Active Aerodynamic System (AAS), 65W power delivery Supra-Cool 2 technology
Compliant Standards - DisplayPort 1.4
SAR Value 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 2 years
Model Number HC029R -
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