ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY). 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 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 M16 (GU604VY) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high-resolution display

sleek, lightweight design

advanced cooling system

good connectivity options

expensive price point

average battery life

limited upgradeability

noisy under load

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
93 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 35.5 cm x 24.6 cm x 2.29 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.3 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Celestial blue Off black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 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 300 cd/m² 1100 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, HDR (high dynamic range), 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, Dolby Vision, VESA DisplayHDR 1000, 92% screen-to-body ratio
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (13th Gen) 13900H / 2.6 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5.4 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 14-core
Cache 8 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (2 x 16 GB)
Max RAM Supported - 64 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR5 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 4800 MHz
Rated Speed - 4800 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 262-pin
Slots Qty - 2
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe), Performance
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 16 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - Max-Q design, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost, MUX Switch, NVIDIA Advanced Optimus, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - HD Yes - 1080p
Camera Features IR camera, Windows Hello IR camera, Windows Hello
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Two tweeters, two woofers, 3-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Smart Amplification technology Output: Smart Amplification technology, Hi-Res Audio; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Wireless Bluetooth 5.0, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19 V, 3.42 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 12.6" touch display Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, 1.7mm travel distance, ASUS Overstroke technology
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Slots - 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free)
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
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
HDMI 2.1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 11 Home
Software Included - Armoury Crate, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate (3 months), NVIDIA Studio drivers
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 (GU604VY)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter, sleeve 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 ErgoLift ASUS Aura Sync technology, ErgoLift, Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut, BIOS protection, AniMe Matrix lighting, ROG Intelligent Cooling, Arc Flow Fans, 0dB Ambient Cooling, ROG Nebula HDR Display
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
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