ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) 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 VivoBook 17 (M712DA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large screen size

affordable price point

comfortable keyboard layout

decent processor performance

solid build quality

average battery life

no backlit keyboard

limited port selection

mediocre graphics capability

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 VivoBook 17 (M712DA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
86 % - Design
92 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.6 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.97 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.67 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Off black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) 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. - 240 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, FreeSync Premium Pro Technology, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3500U / 2.1 GHz AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX / 2.5 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.7 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 16-core
Cache 4 MB L3 - 64 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2400 MHz -
Slots Qty 1 -
Empty Slots 0 -
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon Vega 8 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / AMD Radeon 610M
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - 30 frames per second
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Six speakers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster Output: Smart Amplification technology; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E)
Network Interface - 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Technology 2-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 330 Watt, 19.5 V, 16.9 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display, 1.7mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.2 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
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, microSDHC, microSDXC) Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (M712DA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650PY)
Included Accessories Power adapter, carrying case 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, ErgoLift 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 0.297 W/kg (body), 0.297 W/kg (limb) -
Repairability Index 6.3 (out of 10) -
Model Number AU078T NM010W
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