In depth comparison and review of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) and Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP). 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Product Type | Notebook | Notebook |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 35.5 cm x 26.6 cm x 2.05 cm | 35.6 cm x 24.85 cm x 2.24 cm |
| Weight | 2.5 kg | 2.3 kg |
| Case Material | - | Aluminum |
| DISPLAY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Screen Size (Type) | 16" | 16" - AMOLED |
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| LCD Backlight Technology | LED backlight | - |
| Screen Resolution | 1920 x 1200 (WUXGA) | 3840 x 2400 (UHD+) |
| V-Sync Rate at Max Res. | 165 Hz | - |
| Widescreen | Yes | Yes |
| Image Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | - |
| Colour Gamut | 100% sRGB, 75.35% Adobe RGB | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Features | Anti-glare, FreeSync Technology, 3 ms response rate, Pantone Validated, IPS-level | Factory Calibration, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, thin bezel design, X-Rite Pantone factory color calibration |
| PROCESSOR | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| CPU | AMD Ryzen 7 6800H / 3.2 GHz | Intel Core i7 (12th Gen) 12700H / 2.3 GHz |
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| Max Turbo Speed | 4.7 GHz | 4.7 GHz |
| Number of Cores | 8-core | 14-core |
| Cache | L3 - 16 MB | 24 MB |
| Features | - | Intel Smart Cache, Intel Platform Trust Technology (PTT) |
| MEMORY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| RAM | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) | 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) |
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| Max RAM Supported | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 SDRAM | DDR5 SDRAM |
| Speed | 4800 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Form Factor | SO-DIMM 262-pin | SO-DIMM 262-pin |
| Slots Qty | 2 | 2 |
| Empty Slots | 0 | 0 |
| STORAGE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Total Capacity | - | 2 TB |
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| Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) | 2 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) | 2 x 1 TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe) |
| AUDIO & VIDEO | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Multi-GPU Configuration | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU | 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU |
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| Graphics Processor (GPU) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti / AMD Radeon 680M | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Ti/ Intel Iris Xe Graphics |
| Video Memory | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 SDRAM |
| Video System Features | NVIDIA Optimus, ROG Boost, Dynamic Boost | NVIDIA Optimus, Max-Q design, NVIDIA Resizable BAR, Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
| Camera | Yes - 720p | Yes - HD |
| Camera Features | IR camera, Windows Hello | Windows Hello |
| Sound | Stereo speakers, two woofers, array microphone | Stereo speakers, dual array microphone |
| Compliant Standards | Dolby Atmos | DTS:X Ultra |
| Audio Features | Noise-cancellation technology, Smart Amp | - |
| COMMUNICATIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Wireless | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) | Bluetooth 5.2, 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
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| Wireless Controller | - | Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX 210 |
| Network Interface | Gigabit Ethernet | 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet |
| Features | Dual stream (2x2) | - |
| BATTERY | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Technology | 4-cell Lithium Ion | Lithium polymer |
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| Battery Capacity (Size) | 90 Wh | 99 Wh |
| Battery Run Time | - | : up to 7 hour(s) |
| AC ADAPTER | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Input | AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz) | - |
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| Output | 240 Watt, 20 V, 12 A | 230 Watt |
| INPUT | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Type | Keyboard, touchpad, NumberPad, ScreenPad Plus | Keyboard, touchpad |
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| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (RGB) | Yes |
| Features | Chiclet keyboard, 14" (1920 x 550) IPS-level touch display | Chiclet keyboard, white LED backlight, N-key rollover |
| CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Slots | - | 2 x M.2 (PCI Express 4.0) (1 free) |
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| Interfaces | Headphone/microphone combo jack USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery) 2 x USB 3.2 Gen 2 HDMI LAN USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) |
2 x Thunderbolt 4 (supports DisplayPort) (Power Delivery) USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (supports DisplayPort Alt Mode) Headphone/microphone combo jack LAN |
| Memory Card Reader | Yes (microSD, microSDXC UHS-II) | - |
| SOFTWARE | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Operating System (OS) | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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| MISCELLANEOUS | ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 (GX650RW) | Gigabyte AERO 16 XE5 (73UK938HP) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter, palm rest | Power adapter |
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| Security | - | Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip |
| Features | System password, ASUS Aura Sync technology | WINDFORCE Infinity Cooling System |
| Manufacturer Warranty | - | Limited warranty - 2 years |
| Model Number | LS044W | - |
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