ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) 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 storage options

advanced cooling system

high price point

bulkier than competitors

average battery life

limited port selection

Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust build quality

efficient performance

comfortable keyboard

adequate connectivity options

competitive pricing

average display quality

limited graphics capability

modest storage capacity

no touchscreen option

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
74 % - Design
72 % - Display
65 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm 32.95 cm x 23.18 cm x 2.44 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 1.65 kg
Colour Off black Shale black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 14" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology Mini LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 -
Image Brightness 1100 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Anti-glare, matte, ComfyView, 25 ms response rate, Narrow Border Display
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz Intel N-series N200
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 3.7 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core Quad-Core
Cache L3 - 64 MB L3 - 6 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 128 GB SSD - Kingston
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - HD
Camera Features 30 frames per second Privacy shutter, Temporal Noise Reduction
Sound Six speakers, 3-microphone array Stereo speakers, two microphones
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211 - M.2 2230 (CNVi)
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2), MU-MIMO
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion -
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 45 Watt, 5 / 9 / 12 / 15 / 20 V
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) -
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance Precision touchpad, mechanically anchored keys
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI 2.1
LAN
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (DC-In combo, Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition National Academic (available through downgrade rights from Windows 11 Pro National Academic) + Windows 11 Pro National Academic Licence
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Acer TravelMate B5 14 (TMB514-31)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS Plus), Arc Flow Fans -
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification MIL-STD 810F, MIL-STD 810H, TCO Certified 9.0
SAR Value - 1.14 W/kg (body), 1.14 W/kg (head), 1.14 W/kg (limb)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR) - 1.14 W/kg (head)
1.14 W/kg (body)
1.14 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year - carry-in
International travellers warranty - 1 year
Model Number NM010W TCO
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