ROG ZEPHYRUS DUO UPGRADE
The model we were sent has 64GB of DDR5-4800 memory and 4TB (2x 2TB RAID0) of blisteringly fast PCIe Gen 4×4 storage, so unless something goes wrong I can’t see many people needing to upgrade this during the life-cycle of the laptop. If you do need to upgrade or replace these components, both M.2 SSDs can be replaced along with both memory SODIMMs. To access the inside of the Zephyrus Duo 16 you’ll need to remove some small screws from the base, but rather than the Philips head screws they usually use, ASUS has used mini hex screws instead.Īs usual, upgrades are limited to storage and memory. Everything about this laptop screams premium. The chassis and outside of the lid are made of sturdy but lightweight metal, whilst the keyboard tray and display bezels are made of strong plastic, with no notable flex. It’s a tiny camera, so it doesn’t create pin-sharp photos or video, but it’s more than good enough for basic web chats.Īs you’d expect for a flagship product, the Zephrus Duo 16 is incredibly well made. In a dark room, it managed to detect my face and unlock the laptop with only the display backlight for illumination. I was surprised how well it actually worked.
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In our sustained CPU test using Cinebench on a loop, the CPU peaked at 93℃ whilst maintaining a solid 4.3GHz clock speed (turbo mode), though the fans spooled up significantly louder in the process.Īfter much negative feedback due to the lack of webcams in ASUS’s 2021 range, you now get a 720p infrared camera, which works with Windows Hello and allows it to operate in low-light conditions. Whilst gaming, the temperatures of both the CPU and GPU never exceeded 73℃, which is an exceptional achievement, and the fans were surprisingly quiet. The tilting secondary screen serves a far more practical purpose not only does it angle the ultrawide touchscreen screen pad and make it more visible and easier to use, but it also opens up a pair of wide additional vents that sit directly over the fans, sucking in cool air and working wonders in keeping the Zephyrus Duo’s temperatures in check. It does nothing apart from adding some frivolous visual flair, but I adore it regardless.
As the lid moves back, the secondary screen slides back and raises up, revealing a glass panel between the screen and keyboard with RGB backlit elements. It’s when you open up the Zephyrus Duo 16 that the magic happens, though. Rather than shiny chrome or RGB backlit elements, the Duo 16 has stunning reflective violet elements that glisten in the light, and I freaking love it. The micro-indents still run diagonally across the lid, but the effect is very subtle, and the ASUS ROG eye is now very discreet. The core design is similar to the old model, but they’ve refined it in significant ways.
ROG ZEPHYRUS DUO UPDATE
Whoever ASUS hired to update the designs of their 2022 range deserves a massive pay rise because the Zephyrus Duo 16 is simply gorgeous.
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It’s not enough to warrant upgrading if you own the old model, but if you’re in the market for one of the most powerful and innovative portable gaming systems money can buy, look no further. Whether you’re into AAA gaming on the gorgeous 4k display, smashing out some esports titles in 1080p/240Hz or creating content utilising the well-supported and surprisingly useful secondary display, the Zephyrus Duo 16 can do it all.ĪSUS ROG’s Zephyrus Duo 16 is a definite improvement over its predecessor, the Zephyrus Duo SE (my favourite laptop of 2021). Not only does it feature cutting-edge specs, but it’s also a showcase for incredible new technology like the world’s first dual-spec display that can be switched between 4k/120Hz and 1080p/240Hz.
The Zephyrus Duo 16 is ASUS’s premier gaming flagship. If you’re in the market for one of the most powerful and innovative portable gaming systems money can buy, look no further
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