ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS). 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 (BM021R) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

compact and portable

solid build quality

efficient multitasking

touchscreen functionality

average battery life

no dedicated GPU

limited upgradeability

higher price point

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build materials

excellent cooling system

vivid 4k display

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.95 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.48 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Celestial blue Gunmetal gray
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
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% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, WideView Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Pantone Validated
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10510U / 1.8 GHz Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 4.9 GHz 5.3 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache 8 MB 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features Intel Turbo Boost Technology 2.0 Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty - 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Total Capacity - 2 TB
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HyperDrive RAID 0
RAID Level - RAID 0
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / 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 -
Sound Harman/kardon stereo speakers, array microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, Bang & Olufsen Audio ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
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 Gigabit Ethernet
Compliant Standards - Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 65 Watt, 19.5 V, 3.42 A 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 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/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Pro
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip -
Features - System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Active Aerodynamic System (AAS), 65W power delivery
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - HC029R
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