2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 vs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: Full specs comparison

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 specifications, including details on CPU, memory, storage, battery life, display quality, and other features.

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2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Pros

We couldn't find any advantages of 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 over 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.

2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is better than 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15.

Newer manufacturing

2022 vs. 2020

Significantly faster CPU performance

AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX inside 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 has a 26% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i9-10980HK inside 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 - AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX
8,876
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 - AMD Ryzen 7-6800H
8,548
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 - Intel Core i9-10980HK
7,013
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 - Intel Core i7-10875H
6,874
Supports faster memory

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 supports a faster memory speed than the 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15. It supports up to 4800MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15.

Memory type and speed
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 - DDR4
3,200 MHz

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.

Supports the same maximum memory size of up to 48GB

Both laptops supports up to 48GB of system memory.

Max system memory size
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15
48 GB
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
48 GB
Upgradable memory

Both laptops come with available RAM slots that allow you to replace or upgrade when needed.

Memory2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Slots
x1
x0,1
TypeDDR4DDR5

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Price
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz IPS Type WUXGA 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RM-ES74
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz IPS Type WUXGA 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RM-ES74
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$2,059.99
$2,499.99 18% OFF
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo SE 15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Home, GX551QM-ES76
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo SE 15 Gaming Laptop, 15.6” 300Hz IPS Type FHD Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 5800H, 16GB DDR4, 1TB PCIe SSD, Per-Key RGB Keyboard, Windows 10 Home, GX551QM-ES76
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$1,099.99
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz ROG Nebula HDR QHD 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RW-XS96,Black
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz ROG Nebula HDR QHD 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RW-XS96,Black
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$2,099.00
$3,499.99 40% OFF
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2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Price
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz IPS Type WUXGA 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RM-ES74
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz IPS Type WUXGA 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060, AMD Ryzen 7 6800H, 16GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RM-ES74
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$2,059.99
$2,499.99 18% OFF
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” Mini LED 240Hz/3ms, QHD 16:10 Display, 100% DCI-P3, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, GX650PZ-XS96
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” Mini LED 240Hz/3ms, QHD 16:10 Display, 100% DCI-P3, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080, AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, GX650PZ-XS96
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$3,199.99
$3,499.99 9% OFF
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ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz ROG Nebula HDR QHD 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RW-XS96,Black
 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” 165Hz ROG Nebula HDR QHD 16:10 Display, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti, AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX, 32GB DDR5, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, GX650RW-XS96,Black
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$2,099.00
$3,499.99 40% OFF
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Specs Comparison

Availability

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Released20202022
Release Date-Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Applicable Models
  • 2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo
  • ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (2020)
  • ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550L
  • 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
  • ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022)
  • 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650
  • 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RS
  • 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX
  • 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RW
Generations

Exterior

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Dimensions14.17” x 10.55” x 0.78” (360 x 268 x 20 mm)13.98 x 10.47 x 0.81” (355 x 266 x 20.5 mm)
Weight5.29 lbs (2.4 kg)5.51 lbs (2.50 kg)
Colors
Brushed Black
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Backlit chiclet keyboard
  • Per-key RGB lighting 1.4mm travel distance
  • N key rollover
  • Full-size Backlit Chiclet Keyboard Per-Key RGB
  • Supports ASUS AURA Sync
  • 1.7mm key travel
  • N-KEY rollover
  • Precision Touchpad with integrated NumberPad technology.

Display

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Size15.6 Inches16 Inches
Info
  • 15.6-inch, Non-glare UHD (3840 x 2160), IPS panel 60Hz, 100% Adobe RGB, Pantone® Validated, G-SYNC™ with 14.1-inch (3840 x 1100) touchscreen
  • 15.6-inch, Non-glare Full HD (1920 x 1080), IPS panel 300Hz/3ms, 100% sRGB, Pantone® Validated, G-SYNC™ with 14.1-inch (3840 x 1100) touchscreen
Main Screen
  • 16” FHD 165Hz
    16:10 1920 x 1200 165Hz 3ms 100% sRGB Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare FreeSync Premium Pantone Validated MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR
  • 16” Switchable 4K UHD 120Hz / FHD 240Hz
    16:10 3840 x 2160 120Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare FreeSync Premium Pantone Validated MUX Switch + Optimus Dolby Vision HDR
  • 16” QHD 165Hz
    16:10 2560 x 1600 165Hz 3ms 100% DCI-P3 Non-touch IPS Level Anti-Glare FreeSync Premium Pantone Validated MUX Switch + Optimus VESA Certified Display HDR 1000
ScreenPad™ Plus
  • 14” FHD 60Hz
    1920x550 60Hz 72% NTSC touchscreen IPS Level Anti-Glare Supports Stylus
  • 14” UHD 60Hz
    3840 x 1100 60Hz 72% NTSC touchscreen IPS Level Anti-Glare Supports Stylus

Ports

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type C
    Support DisplayPort™ 1.4, Thunderbolt™ 3 and Power Delivery
  • 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type A
  • 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type A
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
  • 1 x 3.5mm Microphone-in jack
  • 1 x 3.5mm Microphone-in/Headphone-out jack
  • 1 x RJ45
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Ports
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Left (5)
  • 1 x power port
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4a with G-Sync supports, Power Delivery
  • 1 x microSD card slot
    UHS-II (312 MB/s)
  • 1 x headphone jack
    Headphone/Microphone
Right (1)
  • 1 x USB-C
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps), DisplayPort 1.4a
Back (3)
  • 1 x RJ-45
    2.5 Gbps
  • 1 x USB-A
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
  • 1 x HDMI
    v2.1

Internal Specs

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Processor
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10875H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.30 → 5.10 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK
    8 cores, 16 threads, 2.40 → 5.30 GHz, 16MB SmartCache, 45W
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.70 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.90 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
Integrated Graphics
  1. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-10875H
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1200 MHz
  2. 10th Gen Intel® Core™ i9-10980HK
    Intel® UHD Graphics 630
    24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2200 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX
    AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
    12 Graphics Cores, 2400 MHz
MemoryUp to 48GB DDR4 3200MHz SDRAM (16GB onboard memory)
16GB 32GB 48GB
Dual-Channel 5800MHz DDR5 Memory.
1 x 16GB Onboard Memory and 1 x SODIMM slot
Discrete Graphics
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 GX550LWS
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2070 SUPER™
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM (Boost Clock: 1390MHz, 90W).
ASUS ROG Zephyrus S15 GX502LXS
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 2080 SUPER™
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM (Boost Clock: 1330MHz, 90W).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3060
    6GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1702MHz at 115W (1752MHz at 140W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3070 Ti
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1410MHz at 125W (1460MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080
    8GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1545MHz at 125W (1595MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti
    16GB GDDR6 VRAM, 1395MHz at 140W (1445MHz at 150W with Dynamic Boost or 165W in Manual Mode).
Storage
  • 1TB+1TB
    M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4 with RAID 0 support
  • 512GB 1TB
    M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 x4
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6 with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet
  • Gigabit LAN
    Speed: 10/100/1000 Mbps.
2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Size-90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
Battery LifeUp to 8.3 hours of 1080p video playback.-
Power Supply240W power adaptor
Support Type-C PD 3.0 up to 65W.
280W
  ø6.0 mm power adapter.
Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W

Software

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
OS
  • Windows 10 Home
  • Windows 10 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Screen Xpert (with ROG theme) Armoury Crate Xsplit Gamecaster
Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator

Camera & Audio

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Camera
  • No Built-in camera.
  • Support external ROG GC21 camera support 1080p@60Hz.
  • Front-facing 720p HD camera.
    Top-mount front camera, 0.92 Megapixels (1280 x 720 HD).
  • Built-in IR Camera. 
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
Audio
  • 2 x 4W speakers with Smart AMP technology
  • ESS, High-res certified
  • Array Microphone
  • 2 x 2W tweeter
  • 2 x 2W dual-force woofer with Smart Amp Technology
  • Audio by Dolby Atmos
  • Hi-Res audio certification
  • Built-in array microphone
  • AI mic noise-canceling

Misc

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Sensors-IR Camera
Security
  • Kensington lock slot
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Windows Hello Facial Authentication
In the box-
  • ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022)
  • Power adapter
  • Palm rest
  • ROG RANGER BP2701 BACKPACK (optional)
  • ROG Delta headset (optional)
  • ROG Chakram Core mouse P511 (optional)
  • TYPE-C, 100W AC Adapter (optional)

Key Features

2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 152022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
At Glance
Released in
2020
16:9 FHD 300Hz
15.6”
w/ ScreenPad
Weight
5.29 lb
2.40 kg
Up to
Intel Core i9-10980HK
8C/16T, 2.40 → 5.30 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,223
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,013
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® UHD Graphics 630
24 Execution Units, 350 → 1250 MHz
Upgradable up to
48GB
3200 MHz DDR4
2020 ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 2080 SUPER
8GB GDDR6
Released in Early
2022
16:10 QHD 165Hz
16”
w/ ScreenPad+
Weight
5.51 lb
2.50 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.90 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,500
Single Core
Geekbench 5
8,876
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ 680M Graphics
12 Graphics Cores, 2400 MHz
Upgradable up to
48GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3080Ti
16GB GDDR6 140W TGP

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