ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS). 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 (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 S17 (GX701LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

superb gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

innovative cooling system

premium build quality

excellent audio output

high price point

limited port selection

heavy for portability

average battery life

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
85 % - Design
85 % - Display
75 % - Performance
78 % - Connectivity
72 % - Battery
85 % - Design
87 % - Display
85 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
74 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 32.3 cm x 22.3 cm x 1.95 cm 39.9 cm x 27.2 cm x 1.87 cm
Weight 1.5 kg 2.6 kg
Case Material Aluminum -
Colour Celestial blue -
DISPLAY ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Screen Size (Type) 14" 17.3"
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, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features Anti-glare, WideView Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
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 (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
RAM 16 GB (provided memory is soldered) 16 GB (1 x 8 GB + 8 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported - 48 GB
RAM Type - DDR4 SDRAM
Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor - SO-DIMM 260-pin
STORAGE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Graphics Processor (GPU) Intel UHD Graphics NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Video Memory - 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
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 Smart Amplification technology
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
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 (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 70 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
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 S17 (GX701LWS)
Type Keyboard, stylus, ScreenPad Plus Keyboard, touchpad
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features - Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB, 1.4mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
Headphone/microphone combo jack
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode)
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (Power Delivery 3.0)
HDMI
SOFTWARE ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro 64-bit Edition Windows 10 Home
Software Included - GameFirst IV, Sonic Studio III, Armoury Crate, GameVisual
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ZenBook Duo UX481FA (BM021R) ASUS ROG Zephyrus S17 (GX701LWS)
Included Accessories Stylus, power adapter 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 - ASUS Aura Sync technology, 65W power delivery
SAR Value 0.529 W/kg (body), 0.529 W/kg (limb) 0.04 W/kg (body), 0.04 W/kg (limb)
Model Number - HG051T
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