ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM). 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 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 M16 (GU603ZM) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

good thermal management

versatile connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
87 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm 35.5 cm x 24.3 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 1.9 kg
Colour - Off black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
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% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level, Dolby Vision
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.7 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 40 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos Dolby Atmos
Audio Features Smart Amp Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amplification technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
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 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
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 M16 (GU603ZM)
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 M16 (GU603ZM)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
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
Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU603ZM)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology System password
Model Number HB185R K8006W
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