The Perfect Laptop For A Terrible Year: ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Review

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[ASUS ROG ZEPHYRUS DUO 15 REVIEW]
Sometimes the easiest way for me to review something is to ask myself: “when the manufacturer takes this back … am I gonna feel compelled to buy one of my own?” And thanks to a thrilling year in PC gaming and a winter that looks like it might be long one, when it comes to the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15, that answer is a strong “yes.”
I’m Michael “empty wallet” Fisher. Join me to see why I’m so eager to part with over $4,500, in MrMobile’s ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Review!
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MrMobile’s ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Review was produced following four months with an ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 Review sample (Model GX550) on loan from ASUS. MrMobile does not produce videos sponsored by the subjects of those reviews; neither ASUS nor Thrustmaster were given any content approval rights or an early preview of this episode. The lone sponsor of this video is Surfshark.
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[@psychoticwalrus2649]

I know this is DEFINITELY not a gaming channel, but I do think a MrMobile Cyberpunk 2077 review might be oddly entertaining, lol.

[@unit731.]

@Gokdeniz this is so true he makes high quality content about anything

[@predpalina]

It is DEFINITELY...;)

[@Larroseba]

Seeing his preferences, i think a review about Ace Combat or Project wingman would be better suited

[@psychoticwalrus2649]

@@Larroseba You're absolutely right. I didn't even think of that, lol.

[@webpambalaslda5983]

I know he would manage to get a gimmick related to cyberpunk just to give the review an extra oomph. Legit fire

[@vuongbinhan]

Asus: it's 2020, no one's gonna need a fucking webcam Covid: nice try

[@JeskidoYT]

Asus be regretting not having webcams on any of their new laptops this year

[@TYGA909]

They give you a seperate one with some laptops. So.

[@iJeshu]

I just bought an asus m15. I need a webcam for zoom meet etc. I use mi Samsung or iPhone. It's easier I can move all over my house

[@izzydoesart3297]

Asus gonna be the next apple.inc in separating as the accessories items 😂😂😂

[@GEDOHBLAZZTER]

Asus really picked the wrong year to not have a webcam 💀

[@NuryPPanaligan]

Doing a four month review for a product is something I highly respect. It shows on the quality of the review.

[@AjarnSpencer]

it shows he is getting the most views and more money from videos titled with the name of this particular laptop, hence, flog the horse till it is dead. You do not understand monetization and using the stats and demographics section of a youtuber's monetized channel I am afraid. It is not the quality of review he cares about, it is money he cares about. I myself look at which videos get most views, I post about amulets, but my motorcycle reviews get more views! So, i decided to do more motorcycle reviews. In the same sense, this dude also decided to repeatedly upload reviews of this laptop to increase his earnings. No goodheartedness or over-dedication to reviewing involved i am afraid. Only pragmatism and greed. For Gosh sake let therte be truth at last! The world has turned into a pile of liars and deceivers

[@Novur]

Listening to MM bridge the aSOOS/AYsus divide is entertaining in itself

[@jerryismydog]

Mr Mobile the type of guy to stroke his new joysticks while winking at you

[@andy_byrd]

Hang on, this isn't Doug Demuro

[@jerryismydog]

@@andy_byrd Shhh

[@NopWorks]

I want to see him stroking his joystick while he's winking at me.

[@mehmetgurdal]

@@NopWorks I regret having a really good imagination right now. :D I need to bleach my brain. :D

[@acchaladka]

@@mehmetgurdal Why? Mr Mobile is totally cute.

[@Wooperplus]

I love dual screens. I miss having a second screen like I did on the DS and 3DS. Throwing all the UI elements or inventory on the second screen to quickly switch between items or monitor stats was incredibly useful.

[@charlesnetzler2262]

Picked up this laptop a couple months ago and haven't been let down at all.

[@chinmaywalinjkar7340]

Until you came to know MacBook M1 series exist

[@zachanator55599]

@@chinmaywalinjkar7340 yes, because everyone knows the new macbooks are great for gaming....

[@xers8719]

@@chinmaywalinjkar7340 60hz garbage.

[@Espiritiv]

So how useful is the second screen?

[@AlexGomberg]

@@zachanator55599 macbooks are trash for gaming. There's only MacBook Pro suitable for gaming and it will give you the chance to play some entry-level games such as Borderlands, older versions of Call Of Duty and others. And you'll go and replace your keyboard after a year or two of gaming :D

[@Iam1uglyguy]

Very cool to see you and your dad enjoying flight Sim. My 91 (92 next week) year old father, my son and my nephew all got yokes and controls and fly together occasionally. So cool.

[@TheMrMobile]

That's awesome. Flight Simulator is truly the game that ties generations together.

[@Iam1uglyguy]

@@TheMrMobile For sure.

[@esprit101]

6:44 - a bit odd, but certainly not the worst thing that happened to kids on a private island

[@YoosufMuneer]

lmao

[@Joshua-ng1fn]

Lmao. I just read about it yesterday. Im ded.

[@hr_47]

@@Joshua-ng1fn ???

[@Joshua-ng1fn]

@@hr_47 idk which private island he is referring to. I'm thinking of Epstein's private island cos it's similar with the keyword "kids". Try and look for it.

[@PSYCHOV3N0M]

Epstein's island is the first one that comes to mind.

[@derricmcleanmenezes1779]

My friend had given this laptop to me for some time and I was soo in love with it that I was wandering around in the windows software bcz everything felt new

[@TechDove]

Damnit Mr.Fisher I'm driving home from work! I hate not watching your videos as soon as they drop. *Pulls over*

[@GHOST-nm7cf]

i dont know why I subscribed to this channel but the way you spoke my friend really appreciated it.....and enjoy your review for the first time ..no time waste on quality that's meter...lots of support from the bootoom heart mrmobile...

[@muhammadseptyawan1311]

This is my dream laptop since it launched. but my pocket condition not allow me to buy this now.

[@penedrador]

Take a look at the asus 2021 lineup of laptops: the duo 15 se starts with a rtx 3060 and under 3000$

[@EwanJP2001]

@@penedrador that's still a lot of cash regardless

[@penedrador]

@@EwanJP2001 yeah for that money you get a way better pc... But I think the duo 15 is the best Laptop if you want one

[@EwanJP2001]

@@penedrador don't get me wrong, I'm still considering the £2,500 3070 model, I'm just trying to justify what that other guy is saying. Ideally I'd have a 3070 desktop, but that ain't gonna happen with this shortage lmao

[@mikemeat]

I love the star trek bowl you had on the table with the candy in. Omg so good

[@caio01gomes]

This was such complex review, going through gaming, office, design and usability, with real usage. A great overall review

[@TheScandinavianOne]

Watching this on the Original Asus pro duo, which I got in part because of your recommendation. Considered getting the Zephyrus instead but I think this fits my needs a lot better. Thank you for helping us out wading through all the gadgets out there.

[@JQ24]

I've been looking at this laptop for some time now, and this is by far one of the most detailed reviews I've come across. It might just be the one that makes me push the buy button. You've got yourself a new subscriber!

[@scizor285]

Thanks for your wonderful videos. They help me get through my day working at the hospital. You do alot of good work.

[@BennieWarshaw]

Knowledgeable, well-spoken, integris, great hair. Been following you since you dropped your Moto-Flip outside the coffee shop. Felt so bad for you. Thanks for making your videos informative.

[@BigWormJ]

If I could just take a moment to brown nose for a second. I must say Michael, I have watched you since your Pocketnow days. I enjoyed your reviews then and as for today, the reviews are just that much more polished and perfect IMO. They are concise without being too vague. They are robust without being too long. They're saturated with information about the product yet every piece of that information is educational and informative in helping the end users purchase decision. Plus, after all that they are really entertaining and visually stunning to watch. And to top it all off you continue to come up with subject matter that keeps the channel fresh like the "When phones were fun" series. Thank you for your years of dedication to the channel and content. The work you put in really comes through on screen. It's truly appreciated by this consumer.

[@jvtechtea]

I JUST GOT THIS LAPTOP AND IT'S SO DOPE EDIT: 13:36 it me

[@TheMrMobile]

Wait are you serious?! Congrats! It's the greatest, isn't it?

[@achebeterence6908]

Hi Josh

[@jvtechtea]

@@TheMrMobile forever youtube on the second screen. you're way better than me on the multitasking front, as this video illustrates haha

[@redickyacan6167]

You both my idol😀

[@karltheintern6531]

Hey Joshua, hope you review the Acer Helios 700 as well. That thing is insane as wellm

[@deepee1544]

I've been catching up on your videos today, (having a one year old daughter keeps one very busy). Loving your content Michael and you have an awesome home too!

[@ebraheembambotia1745]

Perfect review as always. You're my go-to for reviews since you always cover a customers standpoint. Keep up the great work!

[@eduardconstantin507]

At every video you drop, I feel like it's Christmas. I dont know what is it. The voice, the format, the music maybe everything? I just know it feels like home. Thanks for the great work!! Aaannnddd stay mobile my friend.

[@billyclaymyers82]

I have been looking at a lot of reviews for these devices, was looking for the Zephyrus 16 but found this one and it seems pretty close. You have earned a subscriber. Best review of the duo laptops I have seen.

[@nerovanguard846]

This review is so beautiful... Just beautiful. Mrmobile tier level of reviews are the bar and the bar is set high

[@BigWormJ]

Very High indeed!

[@Yaniv.C]

I agree 100%. Ive been watching Mr. Fisher since his wee bit days as an Android reporter and he’s always been notch.

[@rizkytp]

Last time I was this early... No, never been this early. Thanks for the AMAZING level of production value as always. I admire your scriptwriting finesse.

I know this is a review of a perfect laptop, and sure enough, it's great and all .. .. but can I just say - I just LOVE that Starfleet Jacket you are sporting so dashingly throughout the video! :D

[@bigheadtaco]

great video Michael! Just as I was telling David Imel I got my Zephyrus Duo 15 he said you just posted your video an hour ago!! What are the chances? I've only had it for 3 days and this is my first new Windows laptop in over a decade, so there's a bit of a learning curve for me. So far so good.

[@tomanicodin]

Thank you for a helpful, complete and real review + a great compelling monologue!

[@kwsc03]

I got this laptop when it launched and it's the best thing I've bought! The screens help so much for multi-tasking.

[@Thehoeh]

I was waiting for them to make a second version of this. Will be buying.

[@nibby3997]

First time watching your reviews. I really liked your touch of sophistication and class in the word choice. Not only is the video itself informative, it is also delightful to experience. This is an interesting laptop and I may have just been pushed over the edge of purchase after watching this video. Keep up the great work!

[@quantum9964]

Awesome review as always, do you think you will ever cover the LG double play on "when phones were fun"? It's essential the predecessor to the LG WING

[@luthfi1008]

Every video from MrMobile is an art

[@TJKoopa3018]

I’d love to get this laptop one day. It’s wildly expensive but it looks so worth it.

[@kaninramone6365]

10/10 review. You hit all the reasons I'm looking into getting one! I hope tech goes towards a duel screen era!

[@derriusbranch8620]

No bad guy. Go good computers. And go good Desks and data.

[@kaninramone6365]

@@derriusbranch8620 ? what? this laptop has everything I personally need commuting between locations. I'm months deep w this setup and I love it. I ain't gon drag a monitior and desktop through lower east. a lot more inconspicuous

[@Sigma_profits]

Never seen someone hype 40-50fps that well...

[@frogg4711]

I'd rather play at 30 fps on a non vrr screen

[@trs5127]

He's playing at 4k 120hz. You can't expect anything more than that from a 20-series mobile gpu.

[@franciscop1192]

The track pad is perfectly positioned. That Asus's trackpad with numeric keyboard is a real deal!!! That laptop looks gorgeous. But probably not the mos functional one.

[@stunnaptrpaul1400_]

I'm so happy for your dad at least he experienced playing MFS and yeah portability is everything!

[@pat_lowe]

The numbers used to demonstrate the number pad made me chuckle.

[@ggezlol-]

I like the Lost numbers at 11:33 :)

[@ak_hoops]

Thank you for expressing that point on laptops! Ofcourse Mr Mobile understands

[@unknownanon62]

I’ve subscribed for the flight control reviews, so don’t let me down MrMobile!

[@WilliRivasGamingYT]

Looking forward on this review.

[@curleypubes3672]

*to

[@hyperrrrrr]

@@curleypubes3672 *you happy birthday to you happy birthday dear curley happy birthday to you

[@ShawnTempesta]

Own it. Love it. Minus the Aura keyboard shortcut. The preset you make doesn't end up on the list of Fn+Arrow Keys, so if you switch it accidentally, you need to open Aura completely and change it. You also cannot re-map what FN+Arrow Keys does, so ... yeah. It was a learning curve vs my XPS 15.

[@lalitsehgal21]

Been using this since last month after ditching Alienware area 51m r2..so happy with this portable powerhouse..

[@zakarymcleod1850]

If there was pen support like the Zenbook, I’d shell out the extra grand for the Zephyrus duo. The main screen being touch would be nice too

[@GUY-on-Earth]

i totally agree i wish it was oled and had touchscreen I feel like the 4k 120hz screen is taking a huge loss not having a oled screen.

[@1Three8Fiver]

Love how you mention portability Michael and how that sort of laptop isn't really intended for it... my Alienware Area 51m goes everywhere with me, thanks to my eBags Professional Slim bag.

[@chalayan]

I just bought the Asus Zenbook Duo a month ago and I am loving it. But this is on another level.

[@CaseAiken]

Not tech related: I love your sweater! Very TNG movie era!

[@timcook9076]

Looking forward to this video very much

[@soubhikmukherjee6871]

I love how brave ASUS is.

[@fubarexress6359]

I ordered that exact lap top a few days ago! Did a lot of research. Your review made me feel even better about it! My new job covered most of the cost so even better. LOL.

[@TheMrMobile]

Awesome. Enjoy it!

[@varaddharap7899]

Great review. I would suggest waiting for little bit before spending 5000usd. RTX 2080 super is older and RTX 3000 mobile GPUs are coming in January. Better hold your valuable money for month or two and get far better performance ( better flight simulator 😂)

[@TheMrMobile]

This is good advice.

[@evacody1249]

@@TheMrMobile better advice don't game at 4k GPUs are not there yet. You will gett better FPS by setting the screen to 1080p or 1440p and still setting every thing to max. 4k game with an high FPS is still years away.

[@Igalsr]

It's not a little bit of waiting, next gen laptops are announced at CES and then you can actually buy them only around May / June so basically you need to wait more than 6 months and the price will be high.

[@deejnutz2068]

@@evacody1249 Especially 4k on a 17 inch display.

[@NitinRPatil-mo1ht]

@@evacody1249 at least videos are more enjoyable. Also, this laptop has 120 Hz at 4k so 4k doesn't really limit the refresh rate here like it does on other laptops

[@ImmortalInflames]

I bought the "Asus Zenbook Duo" earlier this year, with the i7 but I certainly didn't have the money to get that PRO model you reviewed. Even still, I couldnt be happier with it. Life at home means I've rarely used the 2nd screen (usually leave it off) but I use the hdmi everyday for a bigger screen. So once work is done - I have more than enough power for youtube on one screen & StarCraft 2 on the other. The SD card is a real winner as i'm a media junky and 512gb (475 usuable) storage isn't enough, so having an additional 256gb SD card to tank - help keeps the SSD storage on the lower side (and hopefully working for longer). Battery life is decent if you watch media & browse internet pages, but as soon as the GPU has to turn on... it's turns into an old big block V8 and battery depletion plummets fast! - I purchased mine in Australia (Harvey Norman - yes they were actually the cheapest by a good $200) - and walked away with it for $2,200 AUD. As happy as I am with mine... As soon as I bought it, I wondered if they would be able to give a tilt function to the 2nd screen... and oh hey.. they certainly did! Perhaps if things get back to normal in the near future I can make a costly decision whether to repair my desktop (ssd/motherboard/ram up the shitter) or spend more and get a very nice laptop.. I prefer desktops.. but i'd be lying if that isn't what I always dreamed about getting in my school days... back in the days of 5110, 3210, 6210 & 8210s ^^

[@IshDaFish]

I this review made me very happy about my decision to buy this laptop. Exactly what I was looking for. A desktop like experience away from home! Can’t wait to get my hands on it!

[@JoshuaSchwiemLRX707]

Always love seeing LCARS

[@KROMO50]

Great review sir..

[@ericchan6343]

Awesome review. Subbed.

[@jamesfbowes]

Great review with fantastic content, details and opinion.

[@CommodoreFan64]

Here I am still happily typing away on my 13in Mid-2012 Macbook Pro with an upgraded 240GB SSD, new battery, and 16GB of ram. 😂

[@CommodoreFan64]

@Joshua Knighten It's not my main computer, so 240GB was more than enough, plus I got mine free from the local recycle drop off e-waste bin with the magsafe charger earlier this year, and I was trying to keep the repair cost to around $100USD, as I also had to replace the HDD ribbon cable.

[@Sithedd]

Ew

[@travis4082]

Same. Had mind since 2013. Replaced the HDD for an SSD and a new battery. $200 and I’ve gotten several years of use out of the thing, and avoided some of the terrible apple design changes in the process. Best of all, it’s reinforced the importance of being able to open up my computer and actually swap out parts to extend its lifespan.

[@kinglumpy6145]

I still use mine every day. My battery is on the way out though, do you have any recommendations for a replacement?

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@kinglumpy6145 I got this one off Amazon, and it seems to be working good for me so far for almost 6 months now. amzn.to/2KFBWTZ

[@e2rqey]

I'm still using a Gigabyte Aero 15x as my primary laptop. For the real PC gaming though I just built a completely new desktop gaming PC with a Ryzen 9 5900x, RTX 3080, 32GB of 3600mhz CL16 RAM, 5TB of NVMe SSD storage and an LG 27GN950 27inch 4K 144Hz monitor. I am absolutely loving it, it's just awesome.

[@cheut]

I really wish Asus had offered an in-between screen option that balances resolution and refresh rate - 1440p 144hz. I feel like that would be the sweet spot for most people

[@1LifeInvestments]

Got the zephyrus 15 DUO se laptop last week and i cannot even play a youtube video sometimes on the internal laptop if i have both the displays on! I have a 5k monitor connected VIA HDMI, i cannot even play GTA5 on low settings, similar issues with video playback and especially if i connect a Bluetooth headset, it's done! HELLLPPPP!!! 🙌🙌

[@1c2reative]

Ain't gonna lie, I tried to blow off the dust at 6:02 mark. Puffed at the screen and was in shock immediately after. GREAT REVIEW ONCE AGAIN MR. FISHER, KEEP EM COMING 🖖

[@robertolopesino4942]

Great review!

[@cloverhal2284]

You are definitely going to love the new model

[@P-tricky13]

Nice Volante Design Starfleet!

[@allVishal]

Nice LOST reference (and I'm not talking about the one during the Cyberpunk bit).

[@notjannet]

3:17 nice

[@BrD4GOD]

N95. That's all lol beautiful vids though brotha. The quality is sooo good man. Amazing!

[@CaptainHD-]

We're gonna need some 2020 HOTAS recommendations lol

[@JaimeIA]

Excelente como siempre !!!

[@Alex-bu9pl]

Haven't followed your videos lately but it's a good change to see you actually talking instead of narrating. Thanks for the review, now excuse me while I go to wipe the drool from chin! ;) PS: That's a sweet jacket!

[@Kenjis9965]

I gotta know where you got the LCARs thing for the second screen XD

[@TheMrMobile]

Forgot to stick that in the description, sorry: www.microsoft.com/en-us/p/lcars-interface/9wzdncrdfrd4?activetab=pivot:overviewtab

[@Kenjis9965]

@@TheMrMobile no problem! That's super neat. Looking forward to all the upcoming reviews for new phones :D

[@demiserv]

Exactlyyyyy why I'm here 😂😂😂

[@AnthonyRiddle]

Same. I buy gaming laptops because I like being able to bring them anywhere I want to

[@DSt3alth]

Man seriously considering upgrading my zenbook pro duo 15!

[@Ashwin-zg7rt]

Your reviews are so good and sincere i might buy anything you're selling 😀

[@OviWanKeno9i]

The only laptop I'd really want tbh. It looks amazing.

[@RoyHuang1]

The Duo runs more FPS on an external display if you disable the ScreenPad+; will probably get more with the main display off too!

[@Master0119]

Hey Michael. Why did you start the phrase "...they're seeing this right along side you..." ? I love it! Just curious.

[@g-r0370]

Lol, love that Star Trek interface (Lcars) 😂

[@emexxon8]

This videos are sooo good, i love it.

[@aakashvishwakarma9708]

MrMobile's use of literary alliterations is smooth

[@matthewharhai4039]

Enjoying my ROG Strix G17 144HZ display with 32 GB of RAM and 1TB of storage. Asus was voted best laptop brand for 2020.

[@CampGareth]

I've got the 14" productivity little brother and love it! Just wish it had thunderbolt 3 and could charge by USB C.

[@sawyerseth9832]

Omg I can’t believe they named their brand “thrust master”

[@DanCarreras]

First comment on a video and I have to say, thank you for finally saying Asus the correct way!

[@Mostaza41]

From 0:06 to 0:28, you scared me thinking I had a dead pixel on my monitor. 😅

[@robinrai4973]

The lower settings like clouds and what not look near identical and runs much much smoother!

[@theohallenius8882]

My gaming PC is just collecting dust, ever since I switched to use zenbook pro duo as a daily driver. Even if secondary screen isn't properly angled it is useful as hell.

[@brandonkelley6500]

I love that jacket. Clicked on the link to see the price. I figured 60-80 $, maybe 100$ but no; 330$. For that price it better double as a motorcycle jacket & be slid resistant up to 40 MPH

[@iyintosoluwami]

3:17 you cheeky bastard. Subscribed.

[@sangyoonsim]

Cyberpunk 2077 and Asus Zephyrus Duo Two most buggiest and lovable!

[@averageshortsenjoyer]

probably the most underrated tech youtuber

[@pradasupremegucci624]

I just got an Asus ROG laptop its different than this but has a light bar that goes around its pretty cool. It runs Black Ops nicely

[@AntwanMounir]

Just wish you'd drop the resolution of some of the heavy games to 1080p or 1440p, you'd have a much better experience overall and would be able to crank all the setting dials and have it be buttery smooth.

[@Penguin_Tree]

there was setting with cyberpunk that made it possibly not have full access to ram or vram. Once u fix that setting it runs amazing

[@makisekurisu4674]

Which settings pls tell

[@Mo-R-]

this is on next level of everything