ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS). 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 TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful AMD processor

high refresh rate display

durable military-grade build

efficient cooling system

good value for money

heavyweight design

average battery life

noisy under load

limited color accuracy

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

premium build quality

effective cooling system

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
86 % - Design
75 % - Display
86 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.9 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.43 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.48 kg
Colour Eclipse grey Gunmetal gray
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 144 Hz 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, ±85° horizontal viewing angle, ±85° vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
CPU AMD Ryzen 7 5800H / 3.2 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.4 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 8-core
Cache 16 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features - ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) -
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 200 Watt, 20 V, 10 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Slots 2 x M.2 (PCI Express / SATA) (1 free) -
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (FA506QR) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features System password System password, 65W power delivery
SAR Value - 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb)
Model Number HN006T HF055T
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