ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS). 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 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 S15 (GX502LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

powerful gaming performance

high refresh rate display

slim, attractive design

effective cooling system

good audio quality

high price point

average battery life

limited port selection

no webcam included

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
72 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
86 % - Display
92 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.99 cm 36 cm x 25.2 cm x 1.89 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2 kg
Case Material Metal -
Colour Celestial blue Brushed black
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 15.6"
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. - 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 300 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 75.36% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, WideView, NanoEdge display, Narrow Border Display, Pantone Validated Matte, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5.1 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 Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type LPDDR3 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2133 MHz 3200 MHz
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x2 - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics 620 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - 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 Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 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 S15 (GX502LXS)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features 12.6" touch display Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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
HDMI
LAN
USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual, GameFirst VI
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM020R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 (GX502LXS)
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 ASUS Aura Sync technology, Aura RGB lighting, 65W power delivery
Compliant Standards MIL-STD 810G -
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.58 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - HF049T
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