ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB). 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 TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

large 17-inch display

competitive pricing

durable build quality

decent thermal management

heavyweight design

average battery life

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.39 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 2.6 kg
Colour - Eclipse grey
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
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. 120 Hz 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness - 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 12 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Ti / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera - Yes - 720p
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Smart Amp Noise-cancellation technology
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Chiclet keyboard
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
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
LAN
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HEB)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter, TUF sticker
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
Repairability Index - 6.9 (out of 10)
Model Number HB185R HX086T
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