ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP). 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

Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

stunning 4k display

powerful graphics performance

sleek, durable design

ample connectivity options

efficient thermal management

high price point

average battery life

heavy build

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm 39.6 cm x 27 cm x 2.15 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 2.5 kg
Case Material - Aluminum
Colour - Black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 17.3"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 120 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB 100% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, Delta E<1 calibration, Pantone Validated, thin bezel design, IPS-level, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration, VESA DisplayHDR 400
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (11th Gen) 11800H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.6 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 24 MB
Chipset - Mobile Intel HM570 Express
Features - Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT)
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 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 - 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - HD
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Stereo speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Smart Amp -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX 201
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Ethernet Controller - Realtek RTL8125BG
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion Lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 99 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 230 Watt
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Fusion Engine, chiclet keyboard, 16.7 million multi-colour illumination, N-key rollover, Windows Hello, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Slots - 1 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA)
1 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0)
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
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4)
Mini DisplayPort
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (SD Card, SDXC UHS-II Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Gigabyte AERO 17 HDR XD (73UK544SP)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card Power adapter
Security - Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Microsoft Azure AI, WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System
Model Number HB185R -
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