ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and lightweight

solid battery life

comfortable keyboard layout

good processor performance

limited graphics capabilities

no thunderbolt support

secondary screen usability issues

higher price point

ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

rgb keyboard lighting

efficient thermal management

sturdy build quality

heavy and bulky

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
81 % - Design
84 % - Display
85 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 27.5 cm x 2.58 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Celestial blue -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6" - IPS
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight LED backlight
Screen Resolution 1920 x 1080 (Full HD) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 144 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 250 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC -
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated -
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10870H / 2.2 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 -
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 8 GB (1 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 32 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - HD
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh -
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) -
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A -
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 12.6" touch display Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 4 RGB zones
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
LAN
HDMI
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home 64-bit Edition
Software Included - Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI, Aura Creator
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Strix G15 (G512LV)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve Power adapter
Features ErgoLift ASUS Aura Sync technology
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - HN230T
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