2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 vs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Pros

Reasons that 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is better than 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.

Newer manufacturing

2023 vs. 2022

Supports larger memory

The 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 supports a larger memory capacity than the 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16. It supports up to 64GB versus 48GB of system memory on the 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.

Max system memory size
2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
64 GB
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
48 GB

2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Pros

Reasons that 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is better than 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.

About 7% lighter

The 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 weighed 5.51 pounds, 7% lighter than the 5.89 pounds 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.

Weight2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Pound
5.89 lbs.
5.51 lbs.
Kilogram
2.67 kg
2.50 kg

Key Similars

Similar characteristics share between 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.

Uses the same memory type and speed

Both laptops supports the same 4800MHz DDR5 RAM.

Memory type and speed
2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 - DDR5
4,800 MHz
Upgradable memory

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

Memory2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Slots
x1
x0,1
TypeDDR5DDR5

Prices

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

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Price
EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PZ-XS96 (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4080 12GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PZ-XS96 (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB RAM, 1TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4080 12GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
By EXCaliberPC
$3,499.00
EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PY-XS97 (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
EXCaliberPC 2023 ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PY-XS97 (AMD Ryzen 9 7945HX, 32GB RAM, 2TB NVMe SSD, RTX 4090 16GB, 16" QHD+ 240Hz 3ms, Windows 11 Pro) Gaming Laptop
By EXCaliberPC
$3,999.00
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” Mini LED 240Hz/3ms, QHD 16:10 Display, 100% DCI-P3, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, AMD Ryzen 9, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, GX650PY-XS97, Black
ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2022) Gaming Laptop, 16” Mini LED 240Hz/3ms, QHD 16:10 Display, 100% DCI-P3, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, AMD Ryzen 9, 32GB DDR5, 2TB SSD, Windows 11 Pro, GX650PY-XS97, Black
By ASUS
$3,750.71
$3,999.99 6% OFF
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
By ASUS
$2,009.99
$2,499.99 20% OFF
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
By ASUS
$3,299.00
$3,499.99 6% OFF
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
By ASUS
$2,199.00
$3,499.99 37% OFF

Availability

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Released20232022
Release DateAnnounced on January 04, 2023 (CES 2023)Announced on January 05, 2022 (CES 2022)
Applicable Models
  • 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
  • ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023)
  • 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650
  • 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PV (RTX 4060)
  • 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PI (RTX 4070)
  • 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PZ (RTX 4080)
  • 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650PY (RTX 4090)
  • 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

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Dimensions13.98 x 10.47 x 0.81 ~ 1.17” (355 x 266 x 20.5 ~ 29.7 mm)13.98 x 10.47 x 0.81” (355 x 266 x 20.5 mm)
Weight5.89 lbs (2.67 kg)5.51 lbs (2.50 kg)
Colors
Black
Black
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • 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.
  • 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

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Size16 Inches16 Inches
InfoMain Screen
  • 16” QHD+ ROG Nebular HDR 240Hz Display
    16:10 2560 x 1600 Mini LED 1100 nits 240Hz refresh rate 3ms response time Pantone Validated 100% DCI-P3 FreeSync Premium Pro Optimus Dolby Vision HDR Anti-glare
ScreenPad™ Plus
  • 14.1” 4K UHD
    Touch screen Anti-glare Fully supports stylus
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

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
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
2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Ports
Image Source: ASUS
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

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
    16 cores, 32 threads, 2.50 → 5.40 GHz, 16MB L2 Cache, 64MB L3 Cache, 55W
  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. AMD Ryzen™ 9 7945HX
    AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics
    2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 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
Memory
16GB 32GB 64GB
Dual-Channel 4800MHz DDR5 SDRAM.
2 x SODIMM slots
16GB 32GB 48GB
Dual-Channel 5800MHz DDR5 Memory.
1 x 16GB Onboard Memory and 1 x SODIMM slot
Discrete Graphics
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4060 - 8GB GDDR6
    2370 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2420 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4070 - 8GB GDDR6
    2175 MHz at 115W with ROG Boost up to 2225 MHz at 140W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4080 - 12GB GDDR6
    2280 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2330 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 4090 - 16GB GDDR6
    2040 MHz at 150W with ROG Boost up to 2090 MHz at 175W (25W Dynamic Boost).
  • 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 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.
512GB 1TB 2TB
M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0.
2 x M.2 SSD slots, supports RAID-0.

Connectivity

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Wi-FiIntel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)Intel® Wi-Fi 6E with Gig+ performance (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2Bluetooth 5.2
Ethernet2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.
2.5 Gigabit LAN
Speed: 10/100/1000/2500 Mbps.

Battery

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Size90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)90 Wh (4-cell lithium-ion)
Power Supply
330W
  ø6.0 mm power adapter.
Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W
280W
  ø6.0 mm power adapter.
Supports USB-C™ Power Delivery 3.0 up to 100W

Software

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
OSWindows 11 ProWindows 11 Pro
Built-in Apps
Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator
Armoury Crate Screen Xpert Aura Creator

Camera & Audio

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
Camera
  • Front-facing 1080p FHD camera.
    Top-mount front camera.
  • Built-in IR Camera. 
    For Windows Hello Facial Authentication.
  • 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
  • 6 speakers sounding system
    • 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
  • 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

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
SensorsIR CameraIR Camera
Security
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Windows Hello Facial Authentication
  • BIOS Administrator Password and User Password Protection
  • Windows Hello Facial Authentication
In the box
  • ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (2023)
  • Power adapter
  • Palm rest
  • ROG Ranger BP2701 Gaming Backpack (Optional)
  • ROG Fusion II 300 (Optional)
  • ROG Gladius III Mouse P514 (Optional)
  • 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

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16
At Glance
Released in Early
2023
16:10 QHD 240Hz
16”
w/ ScreenPad+
Weight
5.89 lb
2.67 kg
Powered By
AMD Ryzen 9-7945HX
16C/32T, 2.50 → 5.40 GHz
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ 610M Graphics
2 Graphics Cores, 2200 → 400 MHz
Upgradable up to
64GB
4800 MHz DDR5
2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 Ports
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 4090
16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP
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

Comparison Summary

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 vs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16

ASUS has released the ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, a 16-inch machine, in early-2023. It is powered by 16-core AMD Ryzen 9-7945HX with a boost clock speed up to 5.40 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 with 16GB GDDR6 175W Max TGP.

On the other hand, we have the 16-inch ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 was introduced by ASUS about a year earlier in early-2022. It comes with up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-6900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.90 GHz. It has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080Ti with 16GB GDDR6 140W TGP.

Geekbench 5 Single Core

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 161
AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H1,45096.67%
2
AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX1,500100.00%
01,500

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 161
AMD Ryzen™ 7 6800H8,54896.30%
2
AMD Ryzen™ 9 6900HX8,876100.00%
08,876

Both 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 have the same 16-inch display size. In addition, the 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 weighs 5.89 lbs. about 6% heavier than the 5.51 lbs. 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16. Moreover, measured at 13.98” x 10.47” x 0.81”, the 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 share the same chassis as the 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16.

2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 162022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16

There are a toal number of 9 ports and slots available on 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16. That includes a power port, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, an RJ-45 port, and an HDMI port. With that said, it has the same number of ports and slots as the 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 including a power port, two USB-A ports, two USB-C ports, a microSD card slot, a headphone jack, an RJ-45 port, and an HDMI port.

Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the 2023 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 supports up to 64GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also comes with two M.2 slots that users can easily upgrade and install an additional SSD to expand the storage on the device.

For 2022 ROG Zephyrus Duo 16, it supports up to 48GB 4800 MHz DDR5 memory that you can upgrade with memory module slots on the motherboard. It also has two M.2 slots that users can easily swap or add an extra SSD to get extra space when needed.

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