ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

powerful gaming performance

high-quality build materials

excellent cooling system

vivid 4k display

high price point

short battery life

heavy and bulky

limited port selection

MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

lightweight design

fast ssd storage

vivid full hd display

efficient cooling system

competitive price point

average battery life

limited graphics performance

no thunderbolt support

basic audio quality

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) and MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
82 % - Design
85 % - Display
90 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
65 % - Battery
82 % - Design
75 % - Display
75 % - Performance
85 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) vs. MSI Modern 15 H (B13M) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Product Type Notebook Notebook - 180-degree hinge design
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36 cm x 26.8 cm x 2 cm 35.9 cm x 24.1 cm x 1.99 cm
Weight 2.48 kg 1.7 kg
Colour Gunmetal gray -
DISPLAY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 15.6"
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 3840 x 2160 (Ultra HD 4K) 1920 x 1080 (Full HD)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. 60 Hz -
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Image Brightness 400 cd/m² -
Colour Gamut 100% Adobe RGB, 132.7% sRGB, 95.54% NTSC 45% NTSC
Features Anti-glare, NVIDIA G-SYNC compatible, Pantone Validated MSI Matrix Display, IPS-level
PROCESSOR ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
CPU Intel Core i9 (10th Gen) 10980HK / 2.4 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 5.3 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores 8-core 14-core
Cache 16 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Chipset Intel HM470 -
Features Intel Turbo Boost Max Technology 3.0 Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
RAM 32 GB (1 x 16 GB + 16 GB (soldered)) 16 GB (2 x 8 GB)
Max RAM Supported 48 GB 64 GB
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 SDRAM
Speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Rated Speed - 3200 MHz
Form Factor SO-DIMM 260-pin SO-DIMM 260-pin
Slots Qty 1 2
Empty Slots 0 0
STORAGE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Total Capacity 2 TB -
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe - NVM Express (NVMe), HyperDrive RAID 0 512 GB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 x4 - NVM Express (NVMe)
RAID Level RAID 0 -
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Multi-GPU Configuration 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU -
Graphics Processor (GPU) NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER / Intel UHD Graphics Intel Iris Xe Max Graphics
Video Memory 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM -
Video System Features NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design Functions as Intel UHD graphics (for single-channel memory)
Gaming Yes -
Camera - Yes
Sound Stereo speakers, array microphone Speakers, microphone
Audio Features ESS SABRE HiFi audio DAC technology, Smart Amp Output: Hi-Res Audio
VR Ready Yes -
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, Bluetooth 5.1 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Wireless Controller - Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 211
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Compliant Standards Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 -
Features Dual stream (2x2) Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Technology 4-cell Lithium Ion 3-cell
Battery Capacity (Size) 90 Wh 39.3 Wh
Battery Life - Up to 5 hours
AC ADAPTER ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A 90 Watt, 19 V, 4.74 A
INPUT ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Type Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad Keyboard, touchpad
Numeric Keypad - Yes
Keyboard Backlight Yes (RGB) Yes (white)
Features Chiclet keyboard, per-key RGB Precision touchpad, 1.5mm travel distance
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Interfaces USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports Thunderbolt 3, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB 3.2 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
Microphone input
USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
3 x USB 3.2 Gen 2
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1 (4K support)
Memory Card Reader - Yes (microSD)
SOFTWARE ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MSI Center
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 (GX550LXS) MSI Modern 15 H (B13M)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Features System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology, Active Aerodynamic System (AAS), 65W power delivery MIL-STD-810G tested
SAR Value 0.028 W/kg (body), 0.028 W/kg (limb) -
Manufacturer Warranty - Limited warranty - 1 year
Model Number HC029R 003UK
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