ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

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Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)

Our Rating: 85 %

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC). 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

Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

robust build quality

excellent keyboard feel

impressive battery life

high-resolution display

higher price point

limited graphics power

no HDMI port

fewer USB ports

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
85 % - Design
88 % - Display
92 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) vs. Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2.09 cm 31.56 cm x 22.25 cm x 1.536 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 1.12 kg
Case Material - Aluminium (bottom), carbon fibre (top)
Colour - Deep black paint
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14" - IPS
Touchscreen - Yes (10-point multi-touch)
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 -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB 100% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level Anti-glare, on-cell touch technology, 170° viewing angle, Low Power, Eyesafe technology
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX / 3.3 GHz Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 1270P / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.8 GHz 4.8 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 12-core
Cache L3 - 16 MB 18 MB
Features - Integrated memory controller
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
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 LPDDR5 SDRAM
Speed - 5200 MHz
Rated Speed - 6400 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 - TCG Opal Encryption - Samsung
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Max Monitors Supported - 3 external monitor(s)
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost -
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - Privacy shutter, IR camera, Windows Hello, fixed focus
Sound Stereo speakers, two tweeters, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, quad array microphone
Codec - Realtek ALC3306
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos High Definition Audio, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Voice
Audio Features Smart Amp 360° far-field microphones
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
WWAN
Generation - 4G
Technology - LTE
Controller - FIBOCOM L860-GL - M.2 Card
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell lithium polymer
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 57 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 24.9 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 65 Watt, 5 / 9 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad Keyboard, TrackPoint, UltraNav
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Spill-resistant, multi-touch touchpad, Fn keys with Unified Communications controls, glass touchpad, air intake key design
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Slots - 1 x Nano-SIM card (1 free)
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 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Always On)
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4a Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE (GX551QS) Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 (21CC)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest, ROG X DL2 thank you card USB-C power adapter
Security - Discrete Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip, fingerprint reader
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology Administrator password, power-on password, RapidCharge, MIL-STD-810H tested, NVMe password, USB FIDO (Fast Identity Online) device integration, Firmware Resiliency 3.0, certificate based BIOS authentication
Compliant Standards - RoHS, Energy-Related Products (ErP) Lot 3, TCG Certified
ENERGY STAR Certified - Yes
EPEAT Compliant - EPEAT Gold
Max Operating Temperature - 35 °C
Min Operating Temperature - 5 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 8 - 95%
Model Number HB185R -
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