MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS). 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.

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight and portable

strong battery life

quiet cooling system

attractive slim design

good display quality

limited gaming performance

no thunderbolt support

average speaker quality

modest storage capacity

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-refresh-rate display

premium build quality

effective cooling system

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
81 % - Design
72 % - Display
75 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
85 % - Battery
83 % - Design
85 % - Display
87 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) vs. ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 35.68 cm x 23.37 cm x 1.59 cm 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm
Weight 1.6 kg 2.48 kg
Colour Blue Gunmetal gray
DISPLAY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 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 300 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio - 16:9
Image Brightness - 300 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC 100% sRGB, 72% NTSC, 75.35% Adobe RGB
Features WideView, MSI Matrix Display, MSI True Color Technology 2.0 Anti-glare, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, 72% NTSC colour gamut
PROCESSOR MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
CPU Intel Core i7 (8th Gen) 8565U Intel Core i7 (10th Gen) 10875H / 2.3 GHz
Max Turbo Speed - 5.1 GHz
Number of Cores Quad-Core 8-core
Cache - 16 MB
64-bit Computing Yes Yes
Chipset - Intel HM470
Features - Hyper-Threading Technology, Intel Smart Cache, Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0
MEMORY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
RAM 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered))
Max RAM Supported 32 GB 48 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 2666 MHz 2933 MHz
Rated Speed 2666 MHz 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 2 1
Empty Slots - 0
STORAGE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 256 GB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe) 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics
Video Memory 4 GB GDDR5 SDRAM 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features Max-Q design NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design
Gaming - Yes
Camera Yes - 720p -
Frame Rate 30 frames per second -
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Stereo speakers, array microphone
Audio Features MSI Audio Boost, Nahimic 3 sound technology ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp
VR Ready - Yes
COMMUNICATIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1
Network Interface - Gigabit Ethernet
BATTERY MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Technology 4-cell lithium polymer 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 82 Wh 90 Wh
AC ADAPTER MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Input - AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 90 Watt 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A
INPUT MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight Yes Yes (RGB)
Features White LED backlight Chiclet keyboard, N-key rollover, per-key RGB, 14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Interfaces USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode)
USB 3.1 Gen 2
USB 3.1 Gen 1 (Power Delivery 3.0, Quick Charge 3.0)
HDMI
USB 3.1 Gen 1
Headphone/microphone combo jack
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 output
Microphone input
Memory Card Reader Yes (microSD) -
SOFTWARE MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Home
Software Included MSI BurnRecovery, Norton Internet Security (60 days trial), MSI Battery Calibration, Norton Studio (Metro UI), Microsoft Office 2016 (30 days trial), MSI True Color 2.0, MSI Help Desk, Nahimic Audio Enhancer 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience, MSI Creator Center -
MISCELLANEOUS MSI PS63 8RC (064UK Modern) ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LWS)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Fingerprint reader -
Features Cooler Boost 3 technology, MSI SHIFT Technology System password, 65W power delivery
SAR Value - 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty Limited warranty - 2 years -
Model Number - HF055T
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