ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

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 Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

sleek, portable design

good thermal management

RGB keyboard lighting

average battery life

no webcam

limited port selection

premium price tag

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 1.9 kg
Case Material Metal Magnesium alloy
Colour Celestial blue Prism black | Brushed black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² 400 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, Pantone Validated, 170° horizontal and vertical viewing angle
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10750H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 6-core
Cache 8 MB 12 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 24 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed - 2933 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Total Capacity - 1.024 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 x 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera 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 ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 76 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 8.41 hours
Battery Run Time - Video playback: up to 8.41 hours
Web browsing: up to 7.47 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 230 Watt, 19.5 V, 11.8 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 12.6" touch display Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
HDMI
LAN
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Microsoft 365 (30 days trial), Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M15 (GU502LW)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve Power adapter
Security Slot Type - Kensington security slot
Theft/Intrusion Protection - Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately)
Features ErgoLift System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) 0.47 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - HC032T
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