ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS). 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 FX705GM (EW208T) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

robust gaming performance

high refresh rate display

effective cooling system

spacious hybrid storage

immersive audio quality

heavy build

average battery life

no thunderbolt support

limited port selection

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build materials

excellent cooling system

vivid 4k display

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
81 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 39.98 cm x 27.94 cm x 2.76 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm
Weight 2.7 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material Plastic, metal -
Colour Black IMR, red matter Gunmetal gray
DISPLAY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Screen Size (Type) 17.3" 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. 60 Hz 60 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.36% Adobe RGB 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, 170° viewing angle Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8750H / 2.2 GHz Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.1 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores 6-core 8-core
Cache 9 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset Mobile Intel HM370 Intel HM470
Features - Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
RAM 8 GB (1 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 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots 1 0
STORAGE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HyperDrive RAID 0
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / Intel UHD Graphics 630 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 6 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming Yes Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Image Sensor Type CMOS -
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 FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 64 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 180 Watt, 19.5 V, 9.23 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features ASUS Overstroke technologie, HyperStrike technology Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 2.0
2 x USB 3.1 Gen 1
LAN
HDMI
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/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
SOFTWARE ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS TUF Gaming FX705GM (EW208T) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
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, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Active Aerodynamic System (AAS), 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value - 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - HC029R
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