ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW). 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 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution main display

ample connectivity options

premium build quality

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

complex for casual users

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.05 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 2.5 kg
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 165 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amp Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, 14" (1920 x 550) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter, palm rest
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology
Model Number HB185R LS044W
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