It holds up the subscreen - which Asus calls the ScreenPad - at the left and right edges, meaning there's a little flex to the second screen when pressed. So what of that second screen? Its upward tilt is neat, compared with the flat format of the Zenbook Pro Duo UX581, and the automatic hinge is super-sturdy. The second screen comes as a bonus, if anything. That sort of money is a frankly ridiculous ask - though looking at the competition, the likes of the 4K version of the Razer Blade 15 or the MSI GE66 Raider, that seems to be today's asking price for high-spec laptops. It is not, in any way, an investment the vast majority of people should be making. It is an investment in a gimmick, an investment in cutting-edge power, and an investment in a status symbol. Whichever model you go for, this is an expensive machine built for those with money to throw around. The version we're reviewing here is the heavyweight edition of the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551, the full-fat $3,699.99 (£3,499, AU$5,599) spin which includes an RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6), 120Hz IPS 4K screen, 16GB RAM soldered on, 16GB slotted, and a combined 2TB M.2 storage. The lower-spec version comes in at $2,999.99 (£2,499, AU$4,099), which bags you an RTX 3070 (8GB GDDR6), a 300Hz IPS FHD screen, 16GB RAM soldered on, 16GB slotted and 1TB M.2 storage. Looking at stockists, it seems as if you won't be paying much less than the MSRP - and, indeed, you may need to shell out a small premium. The Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 is on the rarer end of laptops - it's not the thing you'll see churned out in massive numbers, but Asus seems to have secured a good supply chain in most regions, so you'll be able to snag one if you shop around. Size: 14.17 x 10.55 x 0.82 inches (36 x 26.8 x 2.09 cm W x D x H) Price and availability Ports: 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack, 1x HDMI 2.0b, 3x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (supports DisplayPort / power delivery), 1x RJ45 LAN port, 1x card reader (microSD)Ĭonnectivity: Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.1 (Dual band) ![]() Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 (16GB GDDR6), AMD Radeon RX Vega 8 Here is the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 configuration sent to TechRadar for review:ĬPU: 3.3GHz AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX (octa-core, 16 thread, 16MB cache, 4.60GHz boost) You'll get a stronger battery (this does OK for desktop performance at around five hours, but struggles if you're blasting it hard with games) and a less angry bank manager. It has productivity uses, though they're probably best left for the non-gaming spin on this tech which can be found in the Zenbook Duo line - particularly given the price here. There's also a small list of games, like Dying Light, which actively support it, popping their map or inventory where you can always see it. Dropping Discord on an ultra-wide second screen may be useful if you're getting hot and heavy with some multiplayer gaming on the main display. Additionally, the laptop supports ROG XG Mobile Interface, Self Cleaning 2.0 technology, and Pulsar Heatsink Hi-Tech Cooling.And not just in the way it gets extremely hot when pushed it's absolutely beautiful, and Asus' second screen is a brilliant thing, but its presence crushes the keyboard and trackpad in a way which isn't natural for the muscle memory of most laptop users, and it is of questionable usefulness for, we'd say, the majority of gamers. The connectivity options of the Flow X16 come with a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort and power delivery, a USB Type-C port with DisplayPort, power delivery, G-sync, 2 USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A ports, a card reader, HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device runs on the latest Windows 11 operating system and comes equipped with a 720p web camera on the front. Storage-wise, Asus provides the computer with up to 32GB DDR5 RAM and 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD storage. The laptop gets powered by up to AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS processor and up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070Ti GPU. Furthermore, the displays support 165Hz of high refresh rate and 500 nits of peak brightness. ![]() Both options sport a 16-inch screen that supports Dolby Vision HDR, Adaptive sync, Pantone validation, and 100% DCI-P3 color gamut. ![]() The Zephyrus Flow X16 has two display options: a mini-LED version and an IPS variant.
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