ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)

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Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and ASUS M3500QC (L1177W). 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 SE (GX551QS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build

excellent cooling system

vivid display resolution

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

lightweight and portable

vivid display quality

fast SSD storage

competitive price point

average battery life

no Thunderbolt support

limited upgradeability

mediocre speaker quality

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Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
85 % - Display
84 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. ASUS M3500QC (L1177W) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm 35.98 cm x 23.53 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 1.65 kg
Colour - Quiet blue
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6" OLED
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 600 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Glossy, ASUS EyeCare Technology, HDR (high dynamic range), Low Blue Light technology, Pantone Validated, 84% screen-to-body ratio, 0.2 ms response rate, HDR 600 True Black
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX / 3.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 / AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost Max-Q design, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Smart Amp AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 63 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 19 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 1.35mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS M3500QC (L1177W)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology System password, ASUS IceCool Plus
Compliant Standards - TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light (Hardware Solution)
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
Model Number HB185R -
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