ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA). 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 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 VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

lightweight design

large 16-inch display

solid processor performance

decent battery life

average build quality

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre speaker quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) and ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) vs. ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm 35.84 cm x 24.77 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.67 kg 1.88 kg
Case Material - Plastic
Colour Off black Transparent silver
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Screen Size (Type) 16" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology Mini LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA) 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 240 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:10 16:9
Image Brightness 1100 cd/m² 300 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, 86% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
CPU AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
Max Turbo Speed 5.4 GHz 4.4 GHz
Number of Cores 16-core 8-core
Cache L3 - 64 MB L3 - 16 MB
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
RAM 32 GB 8 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported - 16 GB
RAM Type DDR5 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 1
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M AMD Radeon Graphics
Video Memory 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch -
Gaming Yes -
Camera Yes - 1080p Yes - 720p
Camera Features 30 frames per second Privacy shutter, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology
Sound Six speakers, 3-microphone array Dual speakers, microphone
Compliant Standards Dolby Atmos -
Audio Features Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling Output: ASUS SonicMaster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 50 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Input AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Type Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes
Features Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
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 1.4
Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Operating System (OS) Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial)
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) ASUS VivoBook 16X (M1603QA)
Included Accessories Power adapter, palm rest Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, Active Aerodynamic System Plus (AAS Plus), Arc Flow Fans ASUS IceCool design, MIL-STD-810H tested, BIOS protection, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard
Compliant Standards TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification RoHS, REACH, Energy Star 8.0
Model Number NM010W MB156W
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