ASUS Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550
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Product Overview
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550 is a dual-screen 15.6-inch flagship gaming laptop that can be equipped with RTX 2080 SUPER graphics, Intel Core i9 processor, dual and UHD displays.
Packing the most advanced components available in a laptop in 2020, the Zephyrus Duo 15 rounds up its spec sheet with DDR4 3200MHz memory, dual NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD in RAID 0, and optional 300Hz FHD display. It is the only gaming laptop on the market that offers the convenience of the dual display setup.
In its 2020 gaming laptop lineup, ASUS ROG also offers the mainstream ROG Strix SCAR 15 and SCAR 17. The ROG Strix G15 and G17 are tuned-down versions of the SCAR-series, while the ROG Zephyrus S15 and S17 are ultra-portable version that do not compromise on performance. The Zephyrus M15 is a tuned-down version of the Zephyrus S15.
ASUS also markets AMD-powered Zephyrus G14 and G15 for those that prefer the red team.
Ratings
What we found
Pros
- Fantastic gaming performance
- ScreenPad tilts up when you open the lid
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Not the fastest gaming laptop
What external reviewers found
External score 72%
Pros
- Superb performance
- Great performance
- Excellent gaming performance
- Solid performance
Cons
- Poor thermal performance
- Poor battery life
- No multi-monitor option
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- No Thunderbolt 3
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Specifications
| ScreenPad Plus | FHD | UHD |
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- Stunning dual-screen design
- Excellent performance for a 15.6-inch gaming laptop
- Dual-monitor desktop setup
- Very powerful components
- Useful secondary touch display for content creation
- Good port selection
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- Quiet fan noise when gaming on Turbo mode
- 144 Hz FHD panel with good response times and color accuracy
- Relatively compact and light for a 17.3-inch gaming laptop
External Reviews
digitaltrends[1]
Reviewer score 66% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is more than just a one-trick pony. It delivers in both performance and in usability of its second screen. Port selection is fantastic, offering a solid mix of gaming must-haves and future-proofing. $3,700 is a hefty price to pay, though.
Pros
- Great performance
- Second screen is great
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- Poor battery life
- No built-in webcam
notebookcheck[2]
Reviewer score 63% (normalized by Neofiliac)A powerful octa-core processor, dual-channel memory and RAID 0 drives make for a smooth and responsive system. The GTX 2080 Super Max-Q graphics card supports DirectX 12 and runs at a base clock speed of 735 MHz. Selecting the power profile "Turbo" from within the Armoury Crate software results in higher frame rates.
Pros
- Matte IPS display
- High-quality case
- Good battery life
- NVMe SSD
- Thunderbolt 3
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 81% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Zephyrus Duo is a highly proficient gaming laptop. The price tag is more to do with the 4K display, 2TB SSD, and second screen. The fans are definitely audible while gaming, but even in performance mode they're not egregious. It's not destined to influence the future, but we think it can be useful at least.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Unique 4K display
- Solid performance
- 2TB SSD
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- Loud fans
pcworld[4]
Reviewer score 79% (normalized by Neofiliac)The ROG Zephyrus Duo has a 15.6-inch 60Hz 4K panel. The primary display is factory-calibrated, G-Sync-certified, and can hit 100 percent of Adobe RGB. It's not particularly bright at a measured 300 nits. The gaming experience isn't perfect, though.
Pros
- Sleek, lightweight design
- Excellent performance
- Good battery life
Cons
- No webcam
- No multi-monitor option
techadvisor[5]
Reviewer score 59% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Zephyrus Duo has a powerful Intel Core i9-10980HK processor. It has eight multi-threaded cores and a Turbo speed of 5.1GHz. The graphics core has a modest boost clock of 1,080MHz due to thermal concerns. The speakers are reasonable, with ample volume and decent mid-range performance. The top-end is a little tinny, though, and bass was inconsistent.
Pros
- Stunning 4K screen
- Superb performance
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Poor thermal performance
- Poor battery life
techradar[6]
Reviewer score 80% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Asus Zephyrus Duo GX550 has an Intel Core i9-10980HK, an Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Super with Max-Q and 32GB of RAM. It has a screen brightness of 351 nits and hits just 75% of the DCI-P3 color gamut. The inclusion of McAfee LiveSafe is absolutely insulting and if you get this laptop you should immediately uninstall it and replace it with one that isn't going to extort money out of you.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K display
- Excellent performance
- Great battery life
Cons
- Nothing in particular
tomshardware[7]
Reviewer score 70% (normalized by Neofiliac)The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is a top-of-the-line gaming laptop from Asus. It comes with a Core i9 processor, 2TB storage, and an Nvidia RTX 2080 Super Max-Q. There is no webcam on the laptop, which is a noticeable omission. It's still plenty capable for high-refresh 1080p gaming.
Pros
- High-refresh 1080p gaming
- Solid build quality
- Comfortable keyboard
Cons
- No webcam
trustedreviews[8]
Reviewer score 76% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo is a monstrously powerful gaming laptop. It features an Intel Core i9-10980HK processor and an Nvidia RTX 2080 Super graphics card. In terms of actual gaming performance it was capable of hitting the golden 60fps mark in Full HD for even the most demanding titles. Since it’s equipped with an RTX graphics card, you also get access to fancy features such as ray tracing and DLSS.
Pros
- Gorgeous 4K screen
- Excellent gaming performance
Cons
- Battery life could be better
- No Thunderbolt 3
References
- ^ Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 review: Dual-screen gaming in your lap. [digitaltrends].
- ^ Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LXS in Review: Unique Gaming Laptop with Lots of Performance Below the Hood. [notebookcheck].
- ^ Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550) Review. [pcmag].
- ^ Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550 review: Two screens and a whole lot of speed. [pcworld].
- ^ Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 review. [techadvisor].
- ^ Asus Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550 review. [techradar].
- ^ Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550 Review: Two-Screen Cool. [tomshardware].
- ^ Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo Review. [trustedreviews].
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