ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX-XS97 notebook 16" WQXGA AMD Ryzen™ 9 32 GB DDR5-SDRAM 2000 GB SSD NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Windows 11 Pro Black

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 GX650RX-XS97. Product type: Notebook, Form factor: Clamshell. Processor family: AMD Ryzen™ 9, Processor model: 6980HX, Processor frequency: 3.3 GHz. Display diagonal: 16", HD type: WQXGA, Display resolution: 2560 x 1600 pixels. Internal memory: 32 GB, Internal memory type: DDR5-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 2000 GB, Storage media: SSD. On-board graphics card model: AMD Radeon Graphics. Operating system installed: Windows 11 Pro. Product color: Black
Manufacturer: ASUS
SKU: 6490041
Manufacturer part number: GX650RX-XS97
$4,143.48
TWO SCREENS. ZERO BOUNDARIES. - True multitasking with a seamless 14.1” touchscreen secondary display - Superior visuals for any occasion with a Nebula HDR Display™ with Mini LED or a Dual Spec Panel with 4K and 240Hz modes - Ryzen™ 9 6980HX CPU and GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU at 165W TGP and MUX Switch - Cooling you can feel, not hear, with 30% better airflow from AAS Plus 2.0 - Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal for hyper-efficient thermal transfer - Power to create on the go with a large 90Wh battery and 100W charging over USB Type-C Reinvent the standard. Elevate your game.
PERFORMANCE The Pinnacle Of Gaming Game or create on the cutting edge with up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 6980HX processor and an NVIDIA®GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. The Ryzen 9 offers incredible gaming and multitasking performance, letting you stream and render even the most intensive projects, while the powerful Ampere GPU with a built-in MUX Switch provides top-tier framerates. With up to 4TB of blazing fast PCIe®4.0 SSD storage in RAID 0 and 64GB of 4800MHz DDR5 RAM, the brand new 2022 Zephyrus Duo 16 is a multitasking monster and offers rapid load times for all your games and applications.
High Power Processing When you need to render large video files or perform other intensive tasks, you can rely on the latest gen Ryzen™ 9 6980HX. This CPU offers exceptional multithreaded performance, while also maintaining best-in-class gaming ability.
Supercharged Graphics Powered by NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, the RTX™ 3080 Ti is the most powerful GPU we’ve put into a laptop. With a maximum TGP of 165W and access to the latest technology like ray tracing and DLSS, this GPU can deliver both high resolution and high frame rates in the latest AAA games. *165W only available on Manual mode with Dynamic Boost Boost Performance With AI NVIDIA DLSS massively increases performance, without sacrificing quality, by using cutting-edge AI.
More Immersive Experiences Ray Tracing enables the most realistic and immersive graphics, which runs fast thanks to 2nd gen RT Cores.
Optimized Power And Performance Max-Q Technologies use AI to optimize your system’s CPU, GPU, GPU memory and more, for the best performance.
Get More With MUX Modern gaming laptops use powerful, dedicated graphics chips for high performance—but most route those frames through the CPU's integrated graphics before reaching the display. For competitive games, a MUX switch opens a direct GPU mode that reduces latency and boosts performance by an average of 9%.
Lightning Fast Load Times With Gen 4 SSD Up to 2 NVM Express® (NVMe®) PCIe® Gen 4x4 SSDs running in RAID 0 bring incredible speed and responsiveness to your system. Stocked with up to 4TB of storage, this PCI Express® array is spacious enough for your most massive multimedia projects and modern games. Quicker load times with PCIe® Gen 4 across your entire catalogue of apps and programs means less idle time waiting and more quality time for work and play.
Next Gen Multitasking With DDR5 RAM Multitasking is fast and efficient with up to 64GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory. Gamers and content creators can easily stream, chat, and play at the same time, while power users can run every program they need for maximum productivity. Both SO-DIMMs are easily accessible for future upgrades.
NEBULA HDR DISPLAY™ Mini LED. Maximum Vibrance. Mini LED allows for deeper contrast and higher brightness than traditional LED displays, allowing for an image that pops off the screen with VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 certification. Prepare to be dazzled by vivid colors with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. *Pantone® Validated colors only available in SDR mode Precise Contrast With The Nebula HDR Engine Our Nebula HDR Display™ is powered by AMLED technology from AUO and ROG’s own in-house backlight algorithm. This adaptive control technology utilizes image processing as well as dynamic dimming and boosting to create hyper-accurate local dimming, which reduces the blooming effect seen on some HDR panels. With the increased density of Mini LED, your content will look more vibrant than ever. As an alternative to the Nebula HDR Display™, ROG is offering a second panel option on the Zephyrus Duo 16. Co-developed with BOE, ROG is proud to offer the world’s first Dual Spec panel. This revolutionary display is able to switch from 4K 120Hz to FHD 240Hz. No longer forced to choose between high resolution or high refresh rates when gaming or consuming media, with the Zephyrus Duo 16, you can have the best of both worlds with a single machine.
Breathe Easy With AAS Plus 2.0 Upgraded Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal Powerful components like the CPU need a thermal interface material to transfer their heat to the cooling system. Thermal Grizzly’s Conductonaut Extreme improves upon standard thermal pastes with 17X higher thermal conductivity, resulting in up to 15°C cooler CPU temperatures. Used exclusively by ROG, this indium and galium compound offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop. And unlike typical pastes, liquid metal will also never dry out, improving long term stability.
0dB Ambient Cooling, Zero Distractions Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0dB Ambient Cooling. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during everyday tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
PORTABILITY Dual Displays. One Device. The Zephyrus Duo 16 really shows its versatility when you take it on the go. The built-in secondary display means that you always have a second screen available, while the 90Wh battery and USB Type-C™ charging can keep you powering through work all day long. An IR camera with Windows Hello support makes unlocking the machine a breeze.
Infrared Camera An infrared camera ensures seamless unlocking with Windows Hello support, even in low light conditions.
Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E provides a rock solid connection even in congested networks with multiple devices.
AUDIO Studio Quality Audio Enjoy studio quality audio from the six speaker soundstage with dual force-canceling woofers. With Dolby Atmos® support, the system can recreate a virtual 5.1.2 channel surround soundstage for incredibly immersive content. Three microphones give you incredible flexibility when joining calls or recording audio, bolstered by Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation that filters incoming and outgoing audio. Enjoy crystal clear voice chat even in noisy environments.
KEYBOARD The Key To Victory The Zephyrus Duo 16 sacrifices nothing. Utilizing NumberPad technology, the trackpad doubles as a full number pad to maximize space on the keyboard deck. N-key rollover ensures that each keypress is independently registered, giving you flexibility in game for complicated combos or accuracy for quick typing. A long 1.7mm key travel makes the Zephyrus Duo 16 very comfortable to type on, minimizing accidental keypresses as well. Per-key RGB and Aura Sync integration allows for robust preset and custom lighting patterns via Armoury Crate.
UPGRADEABILITY Replace. Refit. Rearm. Upgradeability is key to keeping your machine running well for years to come—and the Zephyrus Duo allows you to upgrade both the RAM and storage to extend its lifespan. A special pop-open screw pushes the bottom of the chassis away from the laptop as it’s loosened. The hooks holding those edges together are smaller and stronger than before to make lifting off the panel easy. The Zephyrus Duo has dual SO-DIMMs and allows for future RAM upgrades. Both M.2 SSD slots are also accessible and expandable.
IO PORT Endless Connectivity Connect to all of your devices with a robust selection of I/O. A pair of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ ports offer DisplayPort™ 1.4a, with power delivery support on one and G-Sync on the other. Two additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 round out connectivity for your peripherals. Enjoy HDMI 2.1 support for an external display, as well as a 2.5G ethernet port, dedicated microSD card reader, and an audio combo jack. Dongles begone! SOFTWARE Xbox Game Pass Play over 100 high-quality games with friends on your PC, console, phone or tablet for one low monthly price.* With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. *Terms and exclusions apply. Game catalog varies over time, by region, and by device. See xbox.com/gamepass and www.ea.com/eaplay/terms, for details. Xbox Cloud Gaming: Streaming limits apply. Requires compatible controller (sold separately), supported device and Xbox Game Pass app; see system requirements. System requirements vary by game; performance scales with higher-end systems. **The EA logo and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. © FIFA is a copyright and/or trademark of FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. STAR WARS © & TM 2019 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
BUNDLE UP Don’t leave home without some ROG gaming accessories. Keep superior precision and control close at hand with the Aura Sync-compatible ROG Chakram Core or ROG Strix Impact mice. Enhance your audio experience with the cushy and comfortable ROG Delta headset, perfect for immersing yourself in rich, high-fidelity sound. Keep your battery topped up with the slim and light ROG 100W USB-C adapter. To get all this gear to your destination, make sure to bring a durable and water-resistant ROG Ranger backpack. *Bundled peripherals may vary according to regions. Please check with local vendors for exact offers.

 

  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX (20MB Cache, 3.3GHz)
  • 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 Mini LED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (16GB GDDR6)
  • 32GB (4800MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 2000GB SSD
TWO SCREENS. ZERO BOUNDARIES. - True multitasking with a seamless 14.1” touchscreen secondary display - Superior visuals for any occasion with a Nebula HDR Display™ with Mini LED or a Dual Spec Panel with 4K and 240Hz modes - Ryzen™ 9 6980HX CPU and GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU at 165W TGP and MUX Switch - Cooling you can feel, not hear, with 30% better airflow from AAS Plus 2.0 - Thermal Grizzly Conductonaut Extreme liquid metal for hyper-efficient thermal transfer - Power to create on the go with a large 90Wh battery and 100W charging over USB Type-C Reinvent the standard. Elevate your game.
PERFORMANCE The Pinnacle Of Gaming Game or create on the cutting edge with up to an AMD Ryzen™ 9 6980HX processor and an NVIDIA®GeForce RTX™ 3080 Ti Laptop GPU. The Ryzen 9 offers incredible gaming and multitasking performance, letting you stream and render even the most intensive projects, while the powerful Ampere GPU with a built-in MUX Switch provides top-tier framerates. With up to 4TB of blazing fast PCIe®4.0 SSD storage in RAID 0 and 64GB of 4800MHz DDR5 RAM, the brand new 2022 Zephyrus Duo 16 is a multitasking monster and offers rapid load times for all your games and applications.
High Power Processing When you need to render large video files or perform other intensive tasks, you can rely on the latest gen Ryzen™ 9 6980HX. This CPU offers exceptional multithreaded performance, while also maintaining best-in-class gaming ability.
Supercharged Graphics Powered by NVIDIA’s Ampere architecture, the RTX™ 3080 Ti is the most powerful GPU we’ve put into a laptop. With a maximum TGP of 165W and access to the latest technology like ray tracing and DLSS, this GPU can deliver both high resolution and high frame rates in the latest AAA games. *165W only available on Manual mode with Dynamic Boost Boost Performance With AI NVIDIA DLSS massively increases performance, without sacrificing quality, by using cutting-edge AI.
More Immersive Experiences Ray Tracing enables the most realistic and immersive graphics, which runs fast thanks to 2nd gen RT Cores.
Optimized Power And Performance Max-Q Technologies use AI to optimize your system’s CPU, GPU, GPU memory and more, for the best performance.
Get More With MUX Modern gaming laptops use powerful, dedicated graphics chips for high performance—but most route those frames through the CPU's integrated graphics before reaching the display. For competitive games, a MUX switch opens a direct GPU mode that reduces latency and boosts performance by an average of 9%.
Lightning Fast Load Times With Gen 4 SSD Up to 2 NVM Express® (NVMe®) PCIe® Gen 4x4 SSDs running in RAID 0 bring incredible speed and responsiveness to your system. Stocked with up to 4TB of storage, this PCI Express® array is spacious enough for your most massive multimedia projects and modern games. Quicker load times with PCIe® Gen 4 across your entire catalogue of apps and programs means less idle time waiting and more quality time for work and play.
Next Gen Multitasking With DDR5 RAM Multitasking is fast and efficient with up to 64GB of DDR5 4800MHz memory. Gamers and content creators can easily stream, chat, and play at the same time, while power users can run every program they need for maximum productivity. Both SO-DIMMs are easily accessible for future upgrades.
NEBULA HDR DISPLAY™ Mini LED. Maximum Vibrance. Mini LED allows for deeper contrast and higher brightness than traditional LED displays, allowing for an image that pops off the screen with VESA DisplayHDR™ 1000 certification. Prepare to be dazzled by vivid colors with 100% DCI-P3 coverage. *Pantone® Validated colors only available in SDR mode Precise Contrast With The Nebula HDR Engine Our Nebula HDR Display™ is powered by AMLED technology from AUO and ROG’s own in-house backlight algorithm. This adaptive control technology utilizes image processing as well as dynamic dimming and boosting to create hyper-accurate local dimming, which reduces the blooming effect seen on some HDR panels. With the increased density of Mini LED, your content will look more vibrant than ever. As an alternative to the Nebula HDR Display™, ROG is offering a second panel option on the Zephyrus Duo 16. Co-developed with BOE, ROG is proud to offer the world’s first Dual Spec panel. This revolutionary display is able to switch from 4K 120Hz to FHD 240Hz. No longer forced to choose between high resolution or high refresh rates when gaming or consuming media, with the Zephyrus Duo 16, you can have the best of both worlds with a single machine.
Breathe Easy With AAS Plus 2.0 Upgraded Conductonaut Extreme Liquid Metal Powerful components like the CPU need a thermal interface material to transfer their heat to the cooling system. Thermal Grizzly’s Conductonaut Extreme improves upon standard thermal pastes with 17X higher thermal conductivity, resulting in up to 15°C cooler CPU temperatures. Used exclusively by ROG, this indium and galium compound offers the highest thermal transfer available on a laptop. And unlike typical pastes, liquid metal will also never dry out, improving long term stability.
0dB Ambient Cooling, Zero Distractions Enjoy truly silent cooling under light workloads with 0dB Ambient Cooling. In the Silent operating mode, the cooling system switches off all fans during everyday tasks to dissipate heat passively. This lets you concentrate on your work and immerse yourself in movies with less distraction. If CPU or GPU temperatures increase, the fans automatically switch on again.
PORTABILITY Dual Displays. One Device. The Zephyrus Duo 16 really shows its versatility when you take it on the go. The built-in secondary display means that you always have a second screen available, while the 90Wh battery and USB Type-C™ charging can keep you powering through work all day long. An IR camera with Windows Hello support makes unlocking the machine a breeze.
Infrared Camera An infrared camera ensures seamless unlocking with Windows Hello support, even in low light conditions.
Wi-Fi 6E Wi-Fi 6E provides a rock solid connection even in congested networks with multiple devices.
AUDIO Studio Quality Audio Enjoy studio quality audio from the six speaker soundstage with dual force-canceling woofers. With Dolby Atmos® support, the system can recreate a virtual 5.1.2 channel surround soundstage for incredibly immersive content. Three microphones give you incredible flexibility when joining calls or recording audio, bolstered by Two-Way AI Noise Cancelation that filters incoming and outgoing audio. Enjoy crystal clear voice chat even in noisy environments.
KEYBOARD The Key To Victory The Zephyrus Duo 16 sacrifices nothing. Utilizing NumberPad technology, the trackpad doubles as a full number pad to maximize space on the keyboard deck. N-key rollover ensures that each keypress is independently registered, giving you flexibility in game for complicated combos or accuracy for quick typing. A long 1.7mm key travel makes the Zephyrus Duo 16 very comfortable to type on, minimizing accidental keypresses as well. Per-key RGB and Aura Sync integration allows for robust preset and custom lighting patterns via Armoury Crate.
UPGRADEABILITY Replace. Refit. Rearm. Upgradeability is key to keeping your machine running well for years to come—and the Zephyrus Duo allows you to upgrade both the RAM and storage to extend its lifespan. A special pop-open screw pushes the bottom of the chassis away from the laptop as it’s loosened. The hooks holding those edges together are smaller and stronger than before to make lifting off the panel easy. The Zephyrus Duo has dual SO-DIMMs and allows for future RAM upgrades. Both M.2 SSD slots are also accessible and expandable.
IO PORT Endless Connectivity Connect to all of your devices with a robust selection of I/O. A pair of USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C™ ports offer DisplayPort™ 1.4a, with power delivery support on one and G-Sync on the other. Two additional USB 3.2 Gen 2 round out connectivity for your peripherals. Enjoy HDMI 2.1 support for an external display, as well as a 2.5G ethernet port, dedicated microSD card reader, and an audio combo jack. Dongles begone! SOFTWARE Xbox Game Pass Play over 100 high-quality games with friends on your PC, console, phone or tablet for one low monthly price.* With games added all the time, there’s always something new to play. *Terms and exclusions apply. Game catalog varies over time, by region, and by device. See xbox.com/gamepass and www.ea.com/eaplay/terms, for details. Xbox Cloud Gaming: Streaming limits apply. Requires compatible controller (sold separately), supported device and Xbox Game Pass app; see system requirements. System requirements vary by game; performance scales with higher-end systems. **The EA logo and Battlefield are trademarks of Electronic Arts Inc. © FIFA is a copyright and/or trademark of FIFA. All rights reserved. Manufactured under license by Electronic Arts Inc. STAR WARS © & TM 2019 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
BUNDLE UP Don’t leave home without some ROG gaming accessories. Keep superior precision and control close at hand with the Aura Sync-compatible ROG Chakram Core or ROG Strix Impact mice. Enhance your audio experience with the cushy and comfortable ROG Delta headset, perfect for immersing yourself in rich, high-fidelity sound. Keep your battery topped up with the slim and light ROG 100W USB-C adapter. To get all this gear to your destination, make sure to bring a durable and water-resistant ROG Ranger backpack. *Bundled peripherals may vary according to regions. Please check with local vendors for exact offers.

 

  • Windows 11 Pro 64-bit
  • AMD Ryzen 9 6980HX (20MB Cache, 3.3GHz)
  • 40.6 cm (16") WQXGA 2560 x 1600 Mini LED, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti (16GB GDDR6)
  • 32GB (4800MHz) DDR5-SDRAM (2 x 16) & 2000GB SSD
Products specifications
Attribute nameAttribute value
Panel TypeMini LED
Display brightness1100 cd/m²
Number of built-in speakers6
Second display resolution3840 x 1100 pixels
Second display locationTop
Height0.807"
Discrete graphics card modelNVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
SSD interfaceNVMe,PCI Express 4.0
Contrast ratio (typical)100000:1
Total SSDs capacity2000 GB
Width14"
Depth10.5"
Weight5.73 lbs
Antenna Type2x2
TouchscreenN
Bluetooth version5.2
AC adapter output voltage20 V
Maximum internal memory64 GB
Storage mediaSSD
Compatible memory cardsMicroSD (TransFlash)
On-board graphics cardY
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothY
Audio systemDolby Atmos
Password protection typeBIOS, User
Built-in microphoneY
Pointing deviceNumberPad
HD typeWQXGA
Native aspect ratio16:10
Operating system architecture64-bit
Number of SSDs installed1
AC adapter power280 W
Memory layout (slots x size)2 x 16 GB
Discrete graphics card memory16 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeGDDR6
Combo headphone/mic portY
Discrete graphics cardY
NVIDIA G-SYNCY
Market positioningGaming
Discrete GPU manufacturerNVIDIA
Numeric keypadN
Front cameraY
HDMI version2.1
Keyboard backlitY
Mobile network connectionN
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity2
RGB color spaceDCI-P3
Color gamut100 %
Face recognitionY
AMD FreeSyncY
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity2
Front camera HD typeHD
USB Power DeliveryY
Color nameBlack
Anti-glare screenY
Keyboard backlit colorRGB
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeY
Infrared (IR) cameraY
Windows HelloY
Display response rise/fall3 ms
Second display diagonal14"
Second display panel typeIPS
Technical details
Product colorBlack
Ports & interfaces
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports1
HDMI ports quantity1
Design
Form factorClamshell
Power
AC adapter output current14 A
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
AC adapter frequency50 - 60 Hz
Features
Internal memory32 GB
Internal memory typeDDR5-SDRAM
Memory clock speed4800 MHz
Memory form factorSO-DIMM
Maximum refresh rate165 Hz
Product typeNotebook
SSD capacity2000 GB
Password protectionY
SSD form factorM.2
Performance
Processor frequency3.3 GHz
Ethernet LANY
Card reader integratedY
Optical drive typeN
Battery
Battery technologyLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Number of battery cells4
Battery capacity (Watt-hours)90 Wh
Storage
Total storage capacity2000 GB
Ergonomics
Display resolution2560 x 1600 pixels
Network
Ethernet LAN data rates10,100,1000,2500 Mbit/s
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Memory
Memory slots2x SO-DIMM
Processor
Processor model6980HX
Processor familyAMD Ryzen™ 9
Processor manufacturerAMD
Processor boost frequency5 GHz
Processor cores8
Processor cache20 MB
Processor cache typeL2 & L3
On-board graphics card modelAMD Radeon Graphics
Software
Operating system installedWindows 11 Pro
Display
Display diagonal16"
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