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Asus Zephyrus Duo 15 Series

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LXSProcessor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
Display: 15.60 inch
Weight: 2.512kg
Price: 4500 euro
Average Score: 85.93% - good
Average of 21 scores (from 42 reviews)
price: 67%, performance: 91%, features: 85%, display: 91%, mobility: 64%, workmanship: 96%, ergonomy: 84%, emissions: 74%

 

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LXS

Specifications

Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LXSNotebook: Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LXS
Processor: Intel Comet Lake i9-10980HK
Graphics Adapter: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q 8192 MB
Display: 15.60 inch, 16:9, 3840 x 2160 pixels
Weight: 2.512kg
Price: 4500 euro
Links: Asus homepage
 Asus notebook section

Pricecompare

Average Score: 86% - good

Average of 20 scores (from 42 reviews)

 

Reviews

84.5% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LXS in Review: Unique Gaming Laptop with Lots of Performance Below the Hood | Notebookcheck
With its powerful hardware, the Zephyrus Duo manages to display the latest games smoothly on its matte 4K screen (IPS, Pantone-validated, 100% AdobeRGB, G-Sync). There are other great features as well: 2x NVMe SSD (RAID 0), 32 GB of RAM (in dual-channel mode), Thunderbolt 3. Additionally, the laptop comes with many accessories.
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: Dual-screen Gaming Bliss
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
ASUS has refined its dual-screen laptop concept, and the result is very different from what we’ve seen from anyone else this year. Despite its quirks, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is incredibly well-executed and brings the idea of dual-screen gaming rigs to the gaming space where it’s more appreciated. It is incredibly expensive though, but to be fair, the company has thrown in quite a lot of freebies to sweeten the package. People with deep pockets looking for something different might find the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 to their liking, even without the enticing freebies.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2020
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: Dual-screen Gaming Bliss
Source: Unbox English Archive.org version
ASUS has refined its dual-screen laptop concept, and the result is very different from what we’ve seen from anyone else this year. Despite its quirks, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 is incredibly well-executed and brings the idea of dual-screen gaming rigs to the gaming space where it’s more appreciated. It is incredibly expensive though, but to be fair, the company has thrown in quite a lot of freebies to sweeten the package. People with deep pockets looking for something different might find the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 to their liking, even without the enticing freebies.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/22/2020
75% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Review: A Gaming Laptop That Doesn’T Need Two Screens
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
Overall, the Zephyrus Duo 15 is a capable gaming laptop. But the 60Hz screen on this configuration limits the capabilities of its chips. (And let’s be honest: while Asus may be trying to market this laptop to content creators, it’s a Zephyrus, and most people will be buying it for games.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
75% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Review: A Gaming Laptop That Doesn’T Need Two Screens
Source: The Verge English Archive.org version
Overall, the Zephyrus Duo 15 is a capable gaming laptop. But the 60Hz screen on this configuration limits the capabilities of its chips. (And let’s be honest: while Asus may be trying to market this laptop to content creators, it’s a Zephyrus, and most people will be buying it for games.)
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/11/2020
Rating: Total score: 75%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Bells, whistles and everything in between –– the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 has it all. The $3,999 stunner has everything you want in a gaming laptop and some things you didn’t know you needed. For starters, you’ve got the dual-screen setup, which Asus has wisely upgraded by incorporating its AAS cooling system into the mix and allowing the secondary screen to raise, making it easier for gamers to quickly glance down and keep track of the action.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 review
Source: Laptop Mag English Archive.org version
Bells, whistles and everything in between –– the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 has it all. The $3,999 stunner has everything you want in a gaming laptop and some things you didn’t know you needed. For starters, you’ve got the dual-screen setup, which Asus has wisely upgraded by incorporating its AAS cooling system into the mix and allowing the secondary screen to raise, making it easier for gamers to quickly glance down and keep track of the action.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/28/2020
Rating: Total score: 80%

Foreign Reviews

Das Gaming-Notebook mit dem Zweit-Display
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2020
Das Gaming-Notebook mit dem Zweit-Display
Source: HardwareLuxx German DE→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/19/2020
84% ASUS Zephyrus Duo 15, análisis: valor a través de la innovación
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 75% performance: 90% mobility: 65% workmanship: 100%
84% ASUS Zephyrus Duo 15, análisis: valor a través de la innovación
Source: MuyComputer Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 84% price: 75% performance: 90% mobility: 65% workmanship: 100%
100% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550L
Source: Geeknetic Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
100% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550L
Source: Geeknetic Spanish ES→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/13/2020
Rating: Total score: 100%
86% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 60%
86% Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 11/26/2020
Rating: Total score: 86% price: 60%
90% Recensione ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 65% features: 95% display: 90% mobility: 65% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 85%
90% Recensione ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo
Source: Smart World Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/02/2020
Rating: Total score: 90% price: 65% features: 95% display: 90% mobility: 65% workmanship: 95% ergonomy: 85%
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: il notebook gaming con due schermi
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; impressive dual display; big screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/07/2020
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: il notebook gaming con due schermi
Source: Quotidiano Hardware Upgrade Italian IT→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; impressive dual display; big screen.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/07/2020
80% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550L) - test innowacyjnego laptopa dla graczy z dodatkowym ekranem
Source: ITHardware.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% workmanship: 100%
80% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550L) - test innowacyjnego laptopa dla graczy z dodatkowym ekranem
Source: ITHardware.pl Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/30/2020
Rating: Total score: 80% workmanship: 100%
85% Dwuekranowy Asus ROG GX550L Zephyrus Duo – moc zaklęta w małą obudowę (recenzja)
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% Dwuekranowy Asus ROG GX550L Zephyrus Duo – moc zaklęta w małą obudowę (recenzja)
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 09/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 - test laptopa z dwoma ekranami
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive dual display; powerful processor; high performance; excellent speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/14/2020
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 - test laptopa z dwoma ekranami
Source: Komputerswiat Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive dual display; powerful processor; high performance; excellent speakers. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/14/2020
Recenzja ASUS Zephyrus Duo 15 – tu nie ma kompromisów, są za to 2 ekrany
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; good cooling system; backlit keys; great built quality; nice display; high performance. Negative: No webcam; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Recenzja ASUS Zephyrus Duo 15 – tu nie ma kompromisów, są za to 2 ekrany
Source: Antyweb Turkish PL→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; good cooling system; backlit keys; great built quality; nice display; high performance. Negative: No webcam; high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/13/2020
Обзор игрового ноутбука ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX550L
Source: i2Hard RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; big screen; slim size; backlit keys; excellent display; high performance. Negative: Overheats while using; noisy under loads; low autonomy; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2020
Обзор игрового ноутбука ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo GX550L
Source: i2Hard RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Metal case; big screen; slim size; backlit keys; excellent display; high performance. Negative: Overheats while using; noisy under loads; low autonomy; high price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 10/14/2020
Обзор игрового ноутбука ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: на стыке эпох
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; impressive dual display; good cooling and silent system. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/05/2020
Обзор игрового ноутбука ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: на стыке эпох
Source: 3DNews.ru RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; impressive dual display; good cooling and silent system. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/05/2020
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: первый в мире игровой ноутбук с двумя дисплеями. И самый мощный
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2020
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: первый в мире игровой ноутбук с двумя дисплеями. И самый мощный
Source: Hi-Tech Mail RU→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; excellent display. Negative: Relatively high price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/22/2020
Vyzkoušeli jsme Asus Zephyrus Duo: dva displeje jako symbol prestiže
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive dual display; solid workmanship; metal case; good cooling system; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2020
Vyzkoušeli jsme Asus Zephyrus Duo: dva displeje jako symbol prestiže
Source: Zive CZ→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Impressive dual display; solid workmanship; metal case; good cooling system; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/22/2020
Review ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550: Laptop Content Creator “Kelas Sultan”!
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; impressive dual display. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2020
Review ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550: Laptop Content Creator “Kelas Sultan”!
Source: Jagat Review ID→EN Archive.org version
Positive: Modern design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; impressive dual display. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 08/03/2020
95% مراجعة للحاسب الخارق Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: أفكار مجنونة!
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 95%
95% مراجعة للحاسب الخارق Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15: أفكار مجنونة!
Source: Unlimited Tech →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 08/12/2020
Rating: Total score: 95%
85% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550 review – două ecrane și performanțe excelente
Source: Giz.ro →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
85% ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550 review – două ecrane și performanțe excelente
Source: Giz.ro →EN Archive.org version
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/21/2020
Rating: Total score: 85%
Review ASUS Zephyrus Duo GX550 – un laptop de gaming cu doua ecrane
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent display; great speakers; high gaming performance; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2020
Review ASUS Zephyrus Duo GX550 – un laptop de gaming cu doua ecrane
Source: Arena IT →EN Archive.org version
Positive: Premium design; solid workmanship; excellent display; great speakers; high gaming performance; long battery life. Negative: High price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 09/01/2020

 

Comment

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.


With these GPUs you are able to play modern and demanding games fluently at medium detail settings and HD resolution.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q: High-End laptop graphics card based on the TU104 chip with 3,072 shaders. Runs at reduced clock speeds compared to a laptop RTX 2080 Super to achieve a much lower power consumption. The TGP is specified between 80 and 90 Watts with different clock speeds.

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


Intel Comet Lake:

i9-10980HK: On Comet Lake architecture based processor for big and heavy laptops. Integrates eight processor cores clocked at 3.1 - 5 GHz that support HyperThreading. Manufactured in an improved 14nm process (14nm++). At the time of announcement, the i9-10980HK is the fastest Comet Lake-H CPU and fastest laptop CPU on the market. Thanks to the free multiplicator, the CPU can also be easily overclocked (but may not have much headroom).

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


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


2.512 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.

2.512 kg:


85.93%: 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 with the same GPU and/or Screen Size

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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 2 kg
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMHG05-81YU0007FR
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 2.25 kg
MSI GS66 10SGS-084NL
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 2.1 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LXS-HC060T
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 2.4 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus S15 GX502LXS-HF012T
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10750H, 1.9 kg
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05-81YT001UGE
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10750H, 2.25 kg
MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS-062RU
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 2.4 kg
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05-81YT001VGE
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 2.383 kg
MSI GE66 Raider 10SGS-498XES
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 2.4 kg
Alienware m15 R3, 10980HK RTX 2080 Super Max Q
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Origin PC EVO15-S 2020
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 1.99 kg
Lenovo Legion 7i-81YU0035SB
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 2.25 kg
Razer Blade 15 Advanced Edition, i7-10875H, RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 2.2 kg
MSI GE66 10SGS-074
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 2.3 kg
MSI GS66 10SGS-205
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 2.1 kg
Lenovo Legion 7 15IMH05-81YT000UGE
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10750H, 2.25 kg
Razer Blade 15 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 2.2 kg
Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LXS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 2.512 kg
Asus Zephyrus S15 GX502LXS-HF038T
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 2 kg
Lenovo Legion 7i
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 2.2 kg
MSI GS66 10SGS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10750H, 2.167 kg
Acer Predator Triton 500 PT515-52-70N3
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GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i9-10980HK, 17.30", 3.75 kg
Razer Blade Pro 17 RTX 2080 Super Max-Q
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 17.30", 2.75 kg
Asus Zephyrus S17 GX701LXS
GeForce RTX 2080 Super Max-Q, Comet Lake i7-10875H, 17.30", 2.62 kg

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Stefan Hinum, 2021-02-17 (Update: 2021-02-17)