![]() Integrating this ScreenPad forced Asus to make the Zephyrus Duo deeper than the regular laptop, and place the main-screen all the way at the end. Paired with the bottom-placed keyboard, this Zephyrus Duo feels cooler to the touch than the standard ultraportable laptop, and I’d also expect it to run cooler, especially now with the AMD hardware. This design allows the laptop to draw in fresh air from both the top, from behind this ScreenPad, and from the bottom, and expel it to the sides and back. Just make sure you’re not getting any cables caught in between when closing the laptop. A clever mechanical hinge design raises this screen when you open up the laptop and lift-up the main display and looks to be sturdy and reliable. It’s pretty much a 15-inch screen horizontally cut in half, and slightly inclined to counteract for the narrower viewing angle. It gets per-key RGB lightning, n-key rollover, and all the standard goodies expected in this class.Ī secondary screen is placed at the top of the keyboard, which Asus calls the ScreenPad. The feedback is a bit mushy, but overall I’d expect most to get along with it just fine. Typing on this keyboard feels a lot like typing on a short-stroke desktop keyboard, such as the Apple Wireless keyboard or similar alternatives. It’s usable, but you’ll most likely want to hook up a mouse. The keyboard is shifted towards the front of the chassis, which means this doesn’t get a proper arm-rest and the clickpad is this measly surface at the right. Per-key RGB keyboard, 14″ ScreenPad Plus, stereo speakers, no webcamĪs I mentioned already, the Zephyrus Duo is larger and heavier than the regular ROG Zephyrus performance ultraportables, which paired with its particular form-factor, makes it ideally suited for desk work, and less for on-the-go use. ![]() Per-key RGB keyboard, 14″ ScreenPad Plus, quad speakers, no webcam 78 kg (1.72 lbs) power brick and cables, US version 76 kg (1.72 lbs) power brick and cables, US versionĥ.3 lbs (2.4 kg). Wireless 6 AX, Bluetooth 5.1, Gigabit LANĢx USB-A 3.2 gen2, 1x USB-A 3.2 gen1, 1x USB-C gen2 with data, DP 1.4 and PowerDelivery 3.0, HDMI 2.0b, LAN, microSD card reader, mic/earphone comboĢx USB-A 3.2 gen1, 1x USB-A 3.2 gen2, 1x USB-C with Thunderbolt 3, DP 1.4 and PowerDelivery 3.0, HDMI 2.0b, LAN, separated mic&earphoneĩ0 Wh, 280 W brick, USB-C charging up to 100Wĩ0 Wh, 240 W brick, USB-C charging up to 100Wģ60 mm or 14.17” (w) x 268 mm or 10.55 (d) x 21 mm or. Wireless 6 AX, Bluetooth 5.0, Gigabit LAN Up to 48 GB DDR4 3200 MHz (16 GB soldered, 1x DIMM) Intel UHD and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 8GB (80-105W Max-Q, Overclocked) – Optimus/GSync modes Radeon Vega and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 Laptop 16GB (up to 130W Max-P, Overclocked) – Active Sync Up to Intel Comet Lake Core i9-10980HK, 8C/16T UHD 60Hz, 400-nits, 100% AdobeRGB, Pantone validated – Au Optronics AUO31EB+ secondary 14-inch, 3840 x 1100 px, IPS, non-glare, touch UHD 120Hz 8ms, 400-nits, 100% AdobeRGB, Pantone validated – AU Optronics AUOB394 panel + secondary 14-inch, either UHD or FHD, IPS, non-glare, touch ![]() Sure, the secondary screen alone was enough reason to put in on many maps, but I felt that the design struggled with the power-hungry Intel i9 processor, and compromised a little too much in terms of thermals, ergonomics, portability, and even performance to some extent.ġ5.6 inch, non-touch, matte, 2 panel options:įHD 300Hz 3ms response, 300-nits, 100% sRGB, Pantone validated Now, I wasn’t entirely sold on the 2020 Zephyrus Duo. On top of these, Asus have revamped the design, speakers, and IO of the new generation, and they also plan to offer it in a couple of different configurations, starting with somewhat more affordable models with mid-level specs and toping at a Ryzen 9 5900HX version with RTX 3080 16 GB graphics, 48 GB of memory and SSD storage in RAID0 + dual 4K screens. ![]() Update: And here are my thoughts on the updated 2023 Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 generation, with Ryzen HX and up to RTX 4090 graphics. Our review of the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 is also available here. Update: A more recent ROG Zephrus DUO 16 is available in the meantime, and you can find all about it from this article.
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