ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS). 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 VivoBook 17 (X712JA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

large display

affordable price

ample storage options

decent build quality

comprehensive connectivity

average battery life

mediocre graphics performance

dim display brightness

slow processor speed

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 VivoBook 17 (X712JA) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
75 % - Design
66 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 40.69 cm x 25.6 cm x 2.14 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm
Weight 2.3 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material Plastic -
Colour Transparent silver Gunmetal gray
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
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 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 250 cd/m² 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, 178° horizontal and vertical viewing angle, IPS-level Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
CPU Intel Core i5 (10th Gen) 1035G1 / 1 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.6 GHz 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 6 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0, Intel Smart Cache Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
RAM 8 GB (1 x 4 GB + 4 GB (soldered)) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 16 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 1
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 128 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
Secondary Storage 1 TB HDD SATA / 5400 rpm -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS Bang & Olufsen ICEpower ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Technology 2-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 32 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Numeric Keypad Yes -
Keyboard Backlight - Yes (RGB)
Features Chiclet keyboard, 1.4mm travel distance Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 2.0
USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
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 output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC) -
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 17 (X712JA) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security 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 Battery Health charging technology, ErgoLift System password, 65W power delivery
SAR Value - 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb)
Model Number AU332T HF055T
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