ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY). 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 A17 (FA706IH) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

durable military-grade construction

efficient cooling system

fast 120Hz refresh rate

reasonable price point

heavy build

mediocre battery life

dim display brightness

limited storage capacity

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

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
82 % - Design
64 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.92 cm x 26.94 cm x 2.6 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm
Weight 2.6 kg 2.67 kg
Case Material Brushed metal -
Colour Bonfire black Off black
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 16"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight Mini LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 2560 x 1600 (WQXGA)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC, 47.34% Adobe RGB, 62.5% sRGB 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, Adaptive-Sync technology, NanoEdge display, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 4600H / 3 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 16-core
Cache L3 - 8 MB L3 - 64 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) 32 GB
Max RAM Supported 32 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz -
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin -
Slots Qty 2 -
Empty Slots 1 -
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 / AMD Radeon Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR6 SDRAM 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - 30 frames per second
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Six speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards DTS:X Ultra Dolby Atmos
Audio Features - Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Technology 3-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 48 Wh 90 Wh
Battery Life Up to 11.6 hours -
Battery Run Time Video playback: up to 11.6 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.8 hours
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AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 150 Watt, 19.5 V, 7.7 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, ASUS Overstroke technologie Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
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)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Armoury Crate -
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming A17 (FA706IH) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter, palm rest
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip 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, MIL-STD-810H tested 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
SAR Value 0.242 W/kg (body), 0.242 W/kg (limb) -
Model Number AU073R NM010W
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