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Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo Series

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PZProcessor: AMD Dragon Range R9 7945HX, AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R9 6900HX, Intel Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop
Display: 16.00 inch
Weight: 2.56kg, 2.67kg, 2.82kg
Price: 3600, 4999, 6700 euro
Average Score: 85.9% - good
Average of 34 scores (from 49 reviews)
price: 72%, performance: 96%, features: 74%, display: 94%, mobility: 79%, workmanship: 94%, ergonomy: 88%, emissions: 80%

 

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX

Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RXNotebook: Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX
Processor: AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+) R9 6900HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU 16384 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 3840 x 2400 pixels
Weight: 2.56kg
Price: 4999 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 86.96% - good

Average of 23 scores (from 31 reviews)

 

Reviews

88.2% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: An unusual gaming laptop with a good battery life | Notebookcheck
A Ryzen 9 6900HX APU and GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU bring all the current games smoothly to the matte 4k screen (IPS, DCI P3, FreeSync) in the 16:10 format. They are accompanied by 4 TB of storage (RAID 0), 64 GB of working memory, and a surprisingly good battery life.
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) review: A dual screen laptop that can do it all
Source: PC World English
The Aus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is the most capable dual screen laptop for gamers and content creators we’ve used to date, performing superbly in games and creative apps and delivering superlative visuals that you’d be hard pressed to find elsewhere.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 02/28/2023
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Review: Unique Gaming Luxury
Source: Slashgear English Archive.org version
If you're someone who is investing in a gaming laptop that will turn heads everywhere with its futuristic looks and offers all the computing grunt in the gaming world, the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is the right machine for you. Otherwise, Asus' own ROG Zephyrus G-series and ROG Strix Scar lineup will offer you plenty of power while saving you a lot of money. In case you're looking elsewhere, the pricey Razer Blade 17 offers a combo of Core i9 and GeForce RTX 3080Ti for a cool $4,000. If you seek a similar configuration and would like to save money, too, you should check out the Alienware m17 R5, MSI Stealth GS77, and the Acer Predator Triton 500 SE. 
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/31/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Review: A gaming enthusiast’s dream machine
Source: Ausdroid English Archive.org version
Having said that, if you want the best performance and money isn’t your main concern, I would strongly recommend purchasing this machine over rival brands. There are now just a handful of items on the market, outside the Zephyrus Duo 16, that are also outfitted with the 3080 Ti graphics card. However, even the most affordable one starts at $4,999 and does not have a secondary display like Duo 16.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/21/2022
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 80% performance: 100% workmanship: 90%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: Double display dreamboat
Source: Expert Reviews English Archive.org version
Is the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16’s dual-screen setup a gimmick? Absolutely not. Maximising its useability does take a little while but, even after a few days with it, I could clearly see the benefits, especially as the design hasn’t resulted in too many compromises. The lack of any hand rest space below the keyboard is a bind if you regularly use your laptop away from a desk but, used on a desk, the layout is really little different from using a regular desktop keyboard. Moreover, the quality of those two displays, especially the trick 2K 240Hz, 4K 120Hz hybrid main screen, makes this machine an easy recommendation. The big issue is that very high price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/26/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: twice the fun
Source: 91mobiles English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus Duo 16 is ASUS’ most prolific gaming laptop setup to date but carries a hefty price tag. My unit which has the mini LED display, top-of-the-line AMD silicone and NVIDIA’s best mobile GPU, will set you back a staggering Rs 3,61,990. Now you should definitely ask yourself if the ScreenPad Plus has some utility for your work. There is an undeniable air of superiority around the Zephyrus Duo 16 whether it is the sound system or crispness of the display or just the overall build of the laptop. If these aspects, along with the laptop’s breakthrough performance appeal to you and you can stomach the price, the Zephyrus Duo 16 could well be for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
93% ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 2022 (R9-6900HX+RTX 3080 Ti) Laptop Review
Source: B2G English Archive.org version
If you're a creative or multimedia professional and is very adept in utilizing multiple screens or just very handy with tools that help accelerate your workflow but also want a powerful gaming laptop that offers great battery life, then the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 2022 is an obvious choice.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/04/2022
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 88% performance: 95% workmanship: 97%
90% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review
Source: Techradar English Archive.org version
I had the pleasure of checking out the original Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo back when it originally launched (in a smaller 15-inch configuration) in 2020. At the time, Asus proudly declared it the world’s first dual-screen gaming laptop - a slightly loaded statement, since the manufacturer’s own Zenbook Pro Duo was already offering solid gaming performance in a twin-screen laptop. Still, for all the novelty the original Zephyrus Duo offered, it didn’t really impress me. The keyboard and trackpad were cramped together beneath the secondary screen, which felt poorly implemented at best. Gaming performance was great, sure, but poor speakers, an underdeveloped design, and noisy-ass fans all contributed to a less-than-stellar overall experience - a far cry from the best laptops. Fast-forward two years, though, and the Zephyrus Duo is back with a vengeance. Well, perhaps not vengeance exactly, but a bigger screen, better audio, and new internal components all mean that the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is a big brother to the original laptop that means business.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/15/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
86% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: When two screens are better than one
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
Look, with a base price of $2,500 that quickly climbs above $3K when well equipped, it's going to be tough to fit the ROG Duo 16 in most people's budget. On top of that, it's big, heavy and short on battery life. But for the kind of people who constantly find themselves seeking more screen space — especially when out and about — ASUS' innovative setup gives you more usable display area in less space than practically any other laptop maker. And while its keyboard and touchpad are cramped, combining big performance with a truly unique design feels like we're seeing an evolution of the desktop replacement notebook happen in front of our eyes. That means this thing will be a rather niche device, but if you're looking for something to cure your dual-screen FOMO, ASUS's ROG Duo 16 does it better than anything else on the market.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/07/2022
Rating: Total score: 86%
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review: When two screens are better than one
Source: Engadget English Archive.org version
ASUS’ ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is an innovative option for anyone looking for maximum screen space in a laptop. It has a 16-inch main panel and a 14-inch secondary display. And thanks to top-notch components, the Duo 16 offers excellent performance and gaming capabilities. You also get powerful audio thanks to a six-speaker setup and tons of connectivity, with the main downsides being weak battery life, a somewhat bulky chassis and a high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/07/2022
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Review
Source: Trusted Reviews English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is a best-of-breed gaming laptop with not one, but two fantastic screens, but you have to really want that second screen to make the expense worthwhile. What’s more, it actively makes the laptop less comfortable to use in a range of everyday tasks. If you’re not going to make the most of this laptop’s key feature, you’re arguably better served by a more conventional design.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review (GX650RX 2022 model- Ryzen 9 6900HX, RTX 3080Ti)
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus Duo 16 is a very capable multi-purpose laptop and a computer more powerful and able to run cooler than the standard ROG models of this generation. However, the two displays are its most important selling point, and the main reason you're going to pay a hefty premium for this Duo 16 over standard designs with similar specs and capabilities. So make sure you want and need those two screens on your laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Review
Source: PC Mag English Archive.org version
The Zephryus Duo 16, like its smaller predecessors, is an impressive machine for a rare few shoppers. Even setting aside price, the dual-screen design is useful and interesting, but not essential. Add in the enormous price tag, and it’s a machine only for early adopters and enthusiasts who want to have the latest, most powerful gadget. But no denying it: It is very, very cool. From the elegant design to the sharp twin displays to the leading-edge-powerful components, this is a classy laptop that will play your games at the highest settings while also turning every head in its viewing radius. It’s the same idea as the Duo 15, just better executed and more powerful. You can find better raw-speed values for high-end gaming laptops, of course. But if you have an unlimited budget and this seems like a system you must have, it delivers.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) review: Double the screens, double the fun?
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) is a remarkable gaming laptop that may be held back by its more striking feature, the secondary display. It seems to offer head-turning appeal and “why on earth would I want that?” in almost equal measure. After a couple of weeks, it has won me over, but the price point makes it tough to convince people to take the plunge on a new form factor. The good news is that with or without that secondary display, the Duo 16 is an outstanding gaming laptop with performance and graphics that match almost any other laptop on the market. And the mini LED display makes gaming, content creation and watching videos a pleasure. Come for the amazing gaming laptop and stay for its unique second screen that ultimately won me over.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review (GX650RX 2022 model- Ryzen 9 6900HX, RTX 3080Ti)
Source: Ultrabook Review English Archive.org version
The Zephyrus Duo 16 is a very capable multi-purpose laptop and a computer more powerful and able to run cooler than the standard ROG models of this generation. However, the two displays are its most important selling point, and the main reason you're going to pay a hefty premium for this Duo 16 over standard designs with similar specs and capabilities. So make sure you want and need those two screens on your laptop.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%

Foreign Reviews

Gaming-Notebook im Ersteindruck
Source: Allround-PC.com German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/10/2022
80% ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650R, Review en español
Source: Newesc Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/20/2022
Rating: Total score: 80%
100% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650 Review
Source: Geeknetic Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 100%
96% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 96% price: 86% performance: 97% display: 100% workmanship: 100%
95% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 2022 (GX650) review en español
Source: Game IT Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/23/2022
Rating: Total score: 95% performance: 100% display: 90% ergonomy: 90%
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX
Source: Noticias 3D Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Excellent hardware; high gaming performance; slim size; light weight; good cooling system. Negative: Mediocre speakers; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/17/2022
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, primeras impresiones: es imposible probarlo y no enamorarse de su doble pantalla
Source: Xataka Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent dual display. Negative: Expensive.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/10/2022
85% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: recensione di un mostro di potenza (e prezzo)
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 10/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 85% price: 60% mobility: 70% workmanship: 90% ergonomy: 85%
90% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: la recensione del laptop con doppio schermo e NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Source: Multiplayer IT Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/13/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% Review ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: ultiem gamen en creëren?
Source: Diskidee.nl Dutch NL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/06/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
80% Обзор Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Source: DGL.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 10/22/2022
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 60% mobility: 80% workmanship: 100%
Trên tay ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: Chiến thần 2 màn hình, max setting all game ở mọi vũ trụ!
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; impressive dual display; powerful hardware; big screen; excellent gaming performance.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 06/02/2022
ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: Laptop 2 màn hình mạnh nhất thế giới ra mắt thị trường Việt Nam
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive dual screens; excellent display; top performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 06/01/2022
Review ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 2022 (GX650R): Laptop Spesifikasi Monster dengan 2 Layar yang Irit!
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful processor; high gaming performance; good cooling system; excellent display; decent battery life; rich set of ports. Negative: Poor webcam.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 12/20/2022
85% مراجعة لجهاز الحاسب المحمول Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 06/21/2022
Rating: Total score: 85%
90% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 review- două ecrane și performanțe de top
Source: Giz.ro →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/30/2022
Rating: Total score: 90%
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Review: RTX 3080Ti dezlantuit
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Elegant design; impressive dual display; high performance; attractive price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/15/2022

 

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PZ

Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PZNotebook: Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PZ
Processor: AMD Dragon Range R9 7945HX
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU 12288 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2560 x 1600 pixels
Weight: 2.67kg
Price: 3600 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 40% - bad

Average of 1 scores (from 3 reviews)

 

Reviews

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650, 2023) review – double the screen, double the fun
Source: Laptop Media English
The comfort under load depends on your work. In Silent mode, the two fans aren’t spinning until the CPU reaches a certain temperature. If you need the full power of the laptop, the Turbo mode is the way to go but the fans will punish your ears with 5000 RPM. In this preset, they are audible even in idle. On the other hand, the keyboard and the touchpad feel just a bit warm even when the CPU or the GPU are max stressed. Of course, the notebook isn’t perfect. We would like to see faster RAM and SSD considering the high price of this machine. Because of the dual-screen setup, the laptop is thick and heavy. The I/O features a lot of ports but it lacks a Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connector. Last but not least, the battery life is short. Still, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650, 2023) offers two displays combined with perhaps the latest and greatest mobile tech on the market.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/25/2023
How to open ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650, 2023) - disassembly and upgrade options
Source: Laptop Media English
Support, online available, Short, Date: 10/25/2023

Foreign Reviews

40% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PZ-NM066W Review
Source: Tweakers Dutch NL→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/23/2024
Rating: Total score: 40%

 

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651

Specifications

Notebook: Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651
Processor: Intel Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop 24576 MB
Display: 16.00 inch, 16:10, 2880 x 1800 pixels
Weight: 2.82kg
Price: 6700 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Price comparison

Average Score: 87.88% - good

Average of 8 scores (from 15 reviews)

 

Reviews

89.3% Perfect multitasking with RTX 5090 - Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 Review | Notebookcheck
Asus takes the dual-screen convertible concept to a new level with the new ROG Zephyrus Duo, a dual-screen gaming laptop powered by Intel's Panther Lake CPUs as well as the GeForce RTX 5090.
95% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 (2026) Review: Two 16-inch OLED displays are no joke anymore
Source: Root Nation English
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 (2026) is one of the most ambitious laptops I have handled. It is impressive, unconventional, and prompts a reconsideration of what a “portable computer” actually is. It also demonstrates that two full-size 16-inch OLED displays are not merely a marketing concept, but a genuine functional advantage for specific workloads. Who I would recommend the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 for: This laptop is best suited for video editors, streamers, 3D artists, designers, and developers who require a large working area without relying on external monitors. It is also relevant for users who frequently find themselves thinking, “I wish I had a second screen right now” – the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX651 directly addresses that need. Who should consider alternatives: Users who prioritize maximum portability and primarily work on the go may find a traditional laptop form factor more practical for their specific use cases.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/25/2026
Rating: Total score: 95% price: 80% performance: 100% display: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 100% ergonomy: 90%
80% Dual screens on a gaming laptop sounds absurd until you try it for a week
Source: XDA Developers English
Most gaming laptops are designed to hurt your wallet and your back. They're desktop replacements that just happen to be portable (barely in some cases). The ROG Zephyrus Duo only does one of those things, while giving you a second screen for productivity or checking out game guides while you're playing. I love how absurd it is, and how much that second screen elevates your experience. It isn't a device for everyone, but it absolutely deserves to exist for those niche users who will love it as much as I do.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 05/13/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
I Tested Every Zephyrus Duo Ever Made… // 2026 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Source: Matthew Moniz English
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/07/2026
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo review: A dual-screen gaming laptop for work and play
Source: PC World English
The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo successfully brings the dual-screen formula that works for its mid-range ZenBook Duo to a high-end gaming laptop. It’s not quite as useful for gaming as it is for productivity, but having a second screen available is handy if you need to reference a guide or video while playing. And while the ROG Zephyrus Duo is primarily a gaming laptop, it’s also a solid choice for general productivity, in which case the dual-screen design is a major advantage. There is a trade-off, however, and that’s the performance-per-dollar Asus can offer. The ROG Zephyrus Duo uses an Intel Core Ultra 9 386H processor with 16 cores. Only four of those are performance cores, and that has consequences for the laptop’s multi-core CPU performance. While it’s hardly slow, the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo is behind a laptop like the MSI Raider 16 Max HX, which has the 24-core Intel Core Ultra 9 290HX Plus. Fortunately for Asus, the ROG Zephyrus Duo strikes back with several excellent features. It has a large touchpad, a great sound system, two gorgeous OLED displays, and long battery life (so long as the discrete GPU is not engaged). These perks will help some shoppers overlook the Core Ultra 9 386H’s modest scores in multi-threaded benchmarks.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/04/2026
Rating: Total score: 80%
90% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo Laptop Review
Source: CG Mag Online English
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo is a superb blending of productivity and gaming performance, wrapped in a beautiful dual display design. A truly innovative laptop, the Zephyrus Duo sets a new standard for dual-display laptops.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
90% A one-of-a-kind gaming laptop: How did ASUS fit an RTX 5090 inside a dual-screen PC? I tested the new ROG Zephyrus Duo to find out.
Source: Windows Central English
Impressive engineering, two gorgeous OLED displays, a quality keyboard, superb audio, and capable cooling are the ROG Zephyrus Duo's highlights. I love to see this type of experimentation outside of the laptop world's usual boundaries, even if it's not meant for mainstream buyers. If you have the budget and want to try something new, it's hard not to love this unique gaming laptop ASUS has created.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/28/2026
Rating: Total score: 90%
Asus Rog Zephyrus Duo Review (2026): 2 Giant Screens Make 1 Massive Gaming Laptop
Source: Slashgear English
Overall, this is a fun, but bulky machine to carry around, but I keep coming back to the fact that it's a gaming laptop. It's also pretty expensive, but again, it's a gaming laptop. By their very nature, gaming laptops are top-of-the-line machines built to get every frame per second you can out of it. That comes at a cost, especially in this day and age. It's definitely at the top end of the price spectrum, but it's a special machine. The Zephyrus Duo is not for me — I tend to favor much thinner and much lighter laptops because of my job and because of the fact that I'm really not much of a gamer. But if you are, and you like the idea of playing a game on the top screen while you stream on the bottom, or have a map open, or something similar, this is a very tempting device to pick up. But it's going to cost you — both in your wallet, and on your back. So, if you want to explore this device, be very, very sure you want everything it will give you, because you're going to pay a lot to get it.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/28/2026
FIRST EVER! Dual Screen Laptop with Dedicated GPU!
Source: Ben G Kaiser English
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo - First Dual-Screen Gaming Laptop! | CES 2026. ASUS just dropped a game-changer! The ROG Zephyrus Duo brings dual screens to gaming laptops for the first time with an RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5090. Plus updates on the Zephyrus G14 and G16 refreshes.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 02/12/2026
ASUS ROG Zephyrus G14, G16 & Duo (2026), with stunning Nebula Display
Source: Tech Spurt English
These upgraded gaming laptops boast some impressive specs, as well as killer features. The ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo is one of the more intriguing notebooks from CES 2026, boasting a mirrored screen for gaming on the go.
Comparison, online available, Long, Date: 01/07/2026
2026 Asus ROG Zephyrus DUO GX651 explained (dual OLED displays)
Source: Ultrabook Review English
All in all, this Asus ROG Zephyrus DUO is an unique offer in the niche of high-performance workstations that can tackle any work activity or modern game, with the versatility of a dual-display format with two full-size 16-inch displays, and the inherent drawbacks that spun from this format: weight, thickness, performance kept in-0check by the need to keep thermal low, and finally, pricing. Expect this to be one of the most expensive notebooks currently on the market, although budget is hardly a concern when shopping for this sort of machinery.
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 01/07/2026
ASUS ROG 2026 Gaming Laptops Look INCREDIBLE!
Source: Dave 2D English
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/06/2026

Foreign Reviews

93% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 2026 Review en Español (Análisis completo)
Source: Profesional Review Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/11/2026
Rating: Total score: 93% price: 70% performance: 91% display: 98% mobility: 96% workmanship: 100%
95% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo (2026) GX651 Review: El Portátil de 6.500 euros con dos pantallas OLED y una RTX 5090
Source: Geeknetic Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2026
Rating: Total score: 95%
80% Test Asus Zephyrus Duo : deux grands écrans OLED, une RTX 5090… le PC de jeu ultime ?
Source: Presse Citron French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/09/2026
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 50% performance: 95% display: 95% mobility: 75% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
【维生素P】三款全新产品!ROG 在 CES 2026上公布的笔记本新品,有哪些亮点值得关注?
Source: PC Online.com.cn zh-CN→EN
Comparison, online available, Medium, Date: 01/07/2026

 

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Asus: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. is a major Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer based in Taipei, founded in 1989. Under the Asus brand name, the company manufactures a wide range of products, including laptops, desktops, motherboards, graphics cards, monitors, smartphones and networking equipment, complete systems and PC components for end users.

Under the ROG (Republic of Gamers) brand name, ASUS manufactures gaming laptops known by gamers for their powerful specifications, dedicated graphics cards, high refresh rate displays and advanced cooling systems.

Beyond gaming, a wide range of notebooks are offered for different needs and budgets, from ultra-slim and lightweight ultrabooks to versatile 2-in-1 convertibles and budget-friendly options. In 2023, Asus had a 7% global market share of the PC market.

Customer satisfaction with ASUS notebooks concerns performance, the features, and the good price-performance ratio of ASUS notebooks. However, as with any brand, there are occasional reports of problems such as overheating, driver compatibility, or build quality issues.


These graphics cards are able to play the latest and most demanding games in high resolutions and full detail settings with enabled Anti-Aliasing.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Laptop GPU: High-End laptop graphics card based on the Ampere GA103S chip. At the time of the launch in early 2022, the 3080 Ti is the fastest laptop graphics card on the market.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Laptop GPU: High-end graphics card for laptops based on the Ada Lovelace architecture. Offers 12 GB GDDR6 (192 Bit) and is configurable with a TGP of 60 - 150W (+ Dynamic Boost). 

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop: The GeForce RTX 5090 Mobile uses the GB203 chip and utilizes 10,496 shaders / CUDA cores of the maximum 10,752 that the chip has. This makes the RTX 5090 Laptop more similar to the RTX 5080 desktop variant (same chip) than the Desktop RTX 5090 with 20,760 cores and higher clock rates.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


AMD Rembrandt (Zen 3+):

R9 6900HX: Mobile Octa-Core APU using Zen 3+ cores clocked at 3.3 to 4.9 GHz and a RDNA2 graphics adapter with 12 CUs clocked at up to 2,400 MHz. 

AMD Dragon Range:

R9 7945HX: High-End mobile 16-core processor based on the Zen 4 architecture. The CPU cores clock at up to 5.4 GHz and execute 32 threads simultaneously. The TDP is configurable between 55 and 75 Watt.

Intel Panther Lake:

Ultra 9 386H: High-end 16-core SoC of the Panther Lake family and top model with 4 Xe3 GPU cores. As with Lunar Lake, the built-in NPU 5 offers 50 TOPS and now offers support for FP8.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


16.00:

This range for display formats was and is a rarity. It is larger than the general standard of 15 inches, but not yet in the range of large workstations. One usually has higher screen resolutions available, but portability suffers from that.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


2.56 kg:

With this weight, a laptop is rather heavier than average. Devices in this range shine more with screen size and performance than with mobility.

2.82 kg:


85.9%: This is an above-average rating. Nevertheless, it should not be forgotten that about one fifth of all tested models receive a better rating.

» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

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Devices from a different Manufacturer and/or with a different CPU

MSI Raider 16 Max HX B2WJ
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 290HX Plus

Devices with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

Razer Blade 16 Core Ultra 9 386H
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 2.124 kg
Nubia RedMagic Titan 16 Pro 2026
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 3.43 kg
Asus ProArt P16 H7606WX
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 9 HX 370, 1.85 kg

Devices with the same GPU

MSI Raider 18 HX AI A2XWJG
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 285HX, 18.00", 3.6 kg
MSI Vector 17 HX AI A2XWJG
GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 17.00", 3 kg

Devices with Same Screen Size and/or Weight

Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405AR
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 14.00", 1.58 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401GM
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 9 465, 14.00", 1.46 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A14 FA401EA
Radeon 8060S, Strix / Gorgon Halo Ryzen AI Max+ 392, 14.00", 1.48 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 9 465, 14.00", 1.5 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GU405
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 14.00", 1.5 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus G16 GU606
GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 16.00", 0 kg
Asus ROG Strix G16 G615JHR
GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop, Raptor Lake-HX i5-13450HX, 16.00", 2.73 kg
Asus TUF Gaming F16 FX608JPR
GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop, Raptor Lake-HX i7-14650HX, 16.00", 2.2 kg
Asus ROG Strix G16 G615LR, Core 7 255HX
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 7 255HX, 16.00", 2.65 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608UM
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 260, 16.00", 2.2 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A18 FA808UM
GeForce RTX 5060 Laptop, Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 260, 18.00", 2.6 kg
Asus TUF Gaming A16 FA608UH
GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop, Hawk Point (Zen 4/4c) R7 260, 16.00", 2.2 kg
Asus ROG Strix G16 G615LW
GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop, Arrow Lake Ultra 9 275HX, 16.00", 2.5 kg

Devices from the same Manufacturer

Asus VivoBook 17 X1704VA
Iris Xe G7 80EUs, Raptor Lake-U Core 5 120U, 17.30", 2.1 kg
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607
X2-90, Snapdragon X2 X2E-94-100, 16.00", 1.213 kg
Asus Zenbook 14 UM3406GA
Radeon 840M, Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 5 430, 14.00", 1.2 kg
Asus Vivobook S14 M3407GA
Radeon 840M, Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 7 445, 14.00", 1.4 kg
Asus Zenbook S16 UM5606GA
Radeon 890M, Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 9 HX 470, 16.00", 1.5 kg
Asus ZenBook S14 UX5406AA
Intel Graphics 4 Xe3 PTL, Panther Lake Ultra 9 386H, 14.00", 1.2 kg
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407NA
X2-90, Snapdragon X2 X2E-88-100, 14.00", 0.99 kg
Asus Zenbook A16 UX3607OA
X2-90, Snapdragon X2 X2E-96-100, 16.00", 1.2 kg
Asus ExpertBook PM3606CKA
Radeon 820M, Strix / Gorgon Point Ryzen AI 5 330, 16.00", 1.87 kg
Asus Chromebook CX1405CTA
UHD Graphics 24EUs (Alder Lake-N), Alder Lake-N Processor N150, 14.00", 1.39 kg
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Stefan Hinum, 2023-12- 3 (Update: 2023-12- 3)