ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF). 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 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

ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade build

high refresh rate display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm 39.9 cm x 26.9 cm x 2.48 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 2.6 kg
Colour Off black Graphite black
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 17.3"
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 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 1100 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% DCI-P3 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB
Features Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000 Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 (11th Gen) 11400H / 2.7 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 4.5 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core 6-core
Cache L3 - 64 MB 12 MB
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2050 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch NVIDIA Optimus, Dynamic Boost
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 30 frames per second -
Sound Six speakers, 3-microphone array Speakers, array microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos DTS:X Ultra
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 48 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 150 Watt, 20 V, 7.5 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Aura Sync RGB LED, marked WASD, 1 RGB zone, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 3.0) (1 free)
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)
Headphone/microphone combo jack
LAN
HDMI 2.0b
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode)
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS TUF Gaming F17 (FX706HF)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Security Slot Type - Kensington nano 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 MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, Cortana support
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification -
Model Number NM010W HX001W
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