MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 Comparison

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MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 Comparison Overview

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In this review, we will be comparing Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551, two laptops from MSI and ASUS. MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition was introduced to market in July 2021 and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 was launched in January 2021. There is only 6 months difference between Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

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Here is a brief look at the main features of MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 before getting into our more detailed comparison.

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition Key Specs

Launched in July 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: Radeon RX 6700M 10GB
8GB Ram
357 x 247 x 19 mm (14.06 x 9.72 x 0.75 inches)
Weight: 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 Key Specs

Launched in January 2021
15.6" IPS LCD, 16:9 Aspect Ratio Display
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 5800H
GPU: GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB
8GB Ram
360 x 268 x 20.9 mm (14.17 x 10.55 x 0.82 inches)
Weight: 2.48 kg (5.47 lbs)

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 compares and decide which one is better for you.

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Reasons to choose MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition over ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551

Weight	1.90 kg vs 2.48 kg	0.58 kg lighter
Screen-to-Body Ratio	~76.1% vs ~69.6%	Larger screen area ratio
Side Bezel Thickness	5.8 mm vs 7.3 mm	1.5 mm thinner bezels
Noise Level	51 dB vs 53.5 dB	Less fan noise
Screen Opening Angle	180° vs 130°	More flexible screen
GPU Fabrication Process	7 nm vs 8 nm	Newer Generation GPU
GPU FLOPS	14.1 TFLOPS vs 13.8 TFLOPS	Higher RAM potential
Max Total RAM	64 GB vs 48 GB	Generates higher sound levels
Speaker Loudness	80 dB vs 79.8 dB	More advanced Bluetooth connectivity
Bluetooth	v5.2 vs v5.1	Connect more device at the same time
Number of USB-C Ports	2x USB 3.2 vs 1x USB 3.2

Reasons to choose ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 over MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition

Refresh Rate	300 Hz vs 144 Hz	Smoother media experience
Max Brightness	350 nits vs 290 nits	Brighter Screen
Dolby Atmos Speakers	Yes vs No	3D Surround Sound Support
Number of USB-A Ports	3x USB 3.2 vs 2x USB 3.2	Connect more device at the same time
Ethernet RJ45 Port	Yes vs No	Connects to the local network via Ethernet RJ45
Numeric Pad	Yes vs No	Fast way to input numbers

Common Strengths of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 and MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition

Screen Coating	Matte vs Matte	Less reflections on the screen
Fast Charging Support	Yes vs Yes	Charge the battery in a shorter time
USB Power Delivery	Yes vs Yes	Charging via USB port gives flexibility
Upgradable RAM	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the RAM size
RAM Type	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x) vs PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	Fast RAM type
Upgradable Storage	Yes vs Yes	Option to increase the Storage size
SSD Type	NVMe vs NVMe	Faster Data Transfers
Wi-Fi Standard	v6E vs v6	Fast and Reliable Wi-Fi Connections
Bluetooth Standard	v5.2 vs v5.1	Fast and Reliable Bluetooth Connections
HDMI Output	1x HDMI 2.0 vs 1x HDMI 2.0	Connect to External Displays via HDMI cable
VGA Output	No vs No	Connect to External Displays via VGA cable
Built-in SD Card Reader	Yes vs Yes	Read & Write SD Cards
Keyboard Backlight	Yes vs Yes	Easily see the keys under low light

Common Weaknesses of ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 and MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition

Touchscreen Capability	No vs No	No Touchscreen Capability
HDR Support	No vs No	No HDR Support

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551: Physical Specs Comparison

In this section, we will be comparing the physical specifications and body features of the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551.

Physical Specs
Weight	1.9 kg (4.19 lbs)	2.48 kg (5.47 lbs)
Surface Area	882 cm2 (136.7 inches2)	965 cm2 (149.5 inches2)
Screen to Surface Ratio	~76.1%	~69.6%
Side Bezel Thickness	~5.8 mm	~7.3 mm
Weight per Inch of Screen	0.12 kg/inch	0.16 kg/inch
	0.264 lbs/inch	0.352 lbs/inch
Colors	Black, Gray	Black
Cover Opening Angle	180Â°	130Â°

Comparison of the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 External Dimensions

Weight

Delta 15 Advantage Edition weighs 1.9 kg (4.19 lbs), whereas the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 weighs 2.48 kg (5.47 lbs). There is a notable difference in weight between these two laptops. The weight difference between the two laptops is not significant.

Weight Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 1.90 kg

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 2.48 kg

Min 0.99 kg

Average 1.94 kg

Max 3.32 kg

Thickness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 19.00 mm

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 20.90 mm

Min 7.70 mm

Average 20.13 mm

Max 29.00 mm

Another value that we use for comparing the weights of the laptops is the Weight per Inch of Screen, which is calculated by dividing the total weight of the model with its usable diagonal screen size. This value for the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition is 0.12 kg/inch.In comparison, this value for the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 is 0.16 kg/inch.Here are some of the best performing laptops in this area:

Microsoft Surface Go 4: 0.05 kg/inch
LG Gram SuperSlim 15.6 2023: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus ProArt PZ13 HT5306: 0.06 kg/inch
Asus Zenbook A14 UX3407: 0.06 kg/inch
Microsoft Surface Pro 12: 0.06 kg/inch
Dell Latitude 7330: 0.07 kg/inch
Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Nano Gen 2: 0.07 kg/inch
LG Gram 14 2022: 0.07 kg/inch

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551: Internals (CPU, GPU, RAM, Battery, SSD, etc.) Comparison

CPU Comparison

CPU Model	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX	AMD Ryzen 7 5800H AMD Ryzen 9 5900H AMD Ryzen 9 5900HS AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX AMD Ryzen 9 5980HX
Base Frequency	3.2 GHz	3.2 GHz
Turbo Frequency	4.4 GHz	4.4 GHz
Number of Cores	8	8
Number of Threads	16	16
L3 Cache	16 MB	16 MB
Integrated GPU	Radeon RX Vega 8	Radeon RX Vega 8
CPU Fabrication Process	7 nm	7 nm
Geekbench 5 (Single)	1461	1461
Geekbench 5 (Multi)	7439	7439
Cinebench 23 (Single)	1426	1426
Cinebench 23 (Multi)	12233	12233

Above you can see the CPU options and the CineBench and GeekBench test scores for both laptops, which gives an idea about what kind of performance difference you may experience between the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551.

You may also read reviews of latest laptops with the same CPU ( AMD Ryzen 7 5800H ) and compare them:

GPU Comparison

GPU Model	Radeon RX 6700M 10GB	GeForce RTX 3060 Mobile 6GB GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile 8GB GeForce RTX 3080 Mobile 16GB
Base Clock Frequency	1489 MHz	900 MHz
Boost CLock Frequency	2400 MHz	1425 MHz
TGP (Total Graphics Power)	135 W	80 W
Nvidia Optimus	AMD Switchable Graphics	Yes
Type	Dedicated	Dedicated
FLOPS	11.06 TFLOPS	10.94 TFLOPS
Memory Size	10 GB	6 GB
Memory Type	GDDR6	GDDR6
Memory Bus	160 bit	192 bit
Memory Speed	2000 MHz 16 Gbps effective	1750 MHz 14 Gbps effective
Shading Units Cores	2304	3840
TMUs	144	120
ROPs	64	48

GPU is as critical as the CPU for graphic heavy applications and the table above gives a picture of how the two GPU compares. FLOPS is a measure of a GPU's performance based on the number of floating-point arithmetic calculations that the processor can perform within a second. MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition has a FLOPS value of 14.1 TFLOPS whereas the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 ' has a FLOPS value of 13.8 TFLOPS. If graphical performance of the laptop is important for your use type, the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition may be the better choice between these two setups.

RAM Comparison

RAM	8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB	8GB 16GB 32GB 48GB
Memory Bus	1x8 GB	1x8 GB
RAM Clock	3200 MHz	3200 MHz
RAM Type	DDR4	DDR4
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Max RAM Size	64 GB	48 GB
Total Slots	2	2
Memory Bus	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)	PCI-E Gen 3.0 (4x)

Both laptops, the Delta 15 Advantage Edition and the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551, come with similar RAM capacities of 8 GB, providing comparable performance in memory-intensive tasks.

LOCAL LLM Compatibility Evaluation

This quick guide shows what types of large language models (LLMs) each of these laptops could support, based on their respective hardware specifications. It's meant to help you compare their suitability for running AI models locally.

LLM Category	MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition	ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551
Small Models(1-3B):Examples: Phi-2, Qwen-1.8B	✔ Run smoothly.	✔ Run smoothly.
Medium Models(7-8B):Examples: Mistral-7B, Qwen-7B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Large Models(13-30B):Examples: Mixtral, Qwen-14B	✖ Not supported.	✖ Not supported.
Extra-Large Models(65B+):Examples: LLaMA2-70B, Qwen1.5-72B	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.	✖ Not supported on most systems. Requires high-end GPU or advanced setup.

Note: Optimized (e.g., 4-bit) models may run on limited hardware. Performance depends on runtime and setup.

📌 MoE Models: Some models like Mixtral 8x7B and Qwen3-30B-A3B use a Mixture of Experts (MoE) design, activating only part of the model during inference. This means they can often run efficiently on laptops with 12–16 GB of VRAM when quantized.

BATTERY

BATTERY	82 Wh	90 Wh
Battery Type	Li-Ion	Li-Ion
Replaceable	No	No
Fast Charging	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery	Yes	Yes
Charging Port Position	Left	Left
Charge Power	240 W	240 / 280 W
AC Adapter Weight	572 gramm	930 gramm

On the other hand, the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 features a higher battery capacity of 90 Wh, delivering longer usage time compared to the Delta 15 Advantage Edition's 82 Wh.

Battery Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 82 Wh

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 90 Wh

Min 36.00 Wh

Average 62.07 Wh

Max 100.00 Wh

STORAGE
The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 offers a larger max storage capacity of 2 TB, providing more room for storing files and data compared to the Delta 15 Advantage Edition's storage capacity of 1 TB.

Storage Options	256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB	1 TB, 2 TB
Upgradable	Yes	Yes
Storage type	SSD (M2)	SSD (M2)
NVMe	Yes	Yes

If your budget allows, we recommend opting for the largest possible disk size, considering the potential increase in storage capacity needs in the future. However, please keep in mind the question 'What will the laptop be used for?' when making this decision. Of course, you can later upgrade the hard disk capacity by getting a larger disk. However, if your laptop has only one disk slot, it may not be as straightforward as a RAM upgrade, where you simply add or replace a module, as moving or cloning files to a new disk may be necessary.

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551: Display Comparison

The display is an essential aspect to consider when comparing the MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 since its is the component that you interact the most and significantly impact the experience.

Screen Area and Dimensions

Now let's look at the comparison of the actual display areas of both laptops below, keeping the bezels around the screens out of the equation. Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 screens have the same size of 15.6".The total usable screen area of the Delta 15 Advantage Edition is 670cm² / 104inch² whereas the ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551's total usable screen area is 670cm² / 104inch².

PPI (Pixels per Inch)
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 feature the same pixel density with 141 pixels per inch (PPI).

Screen PPI (Pixels Per Inch) Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 141 ppi

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 141 ppi

Min 100 PPI

Average 143 PPI

Max 294.00 PPI

Refresh Rate
The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 offers a higher refresh rate of 300 Hz, resulting in smoother motion and improved visual experience.

Brightness
The ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 offers a higher maximum brightness of 350 nits, delivering a brighter screen.

Brightness Comparison

Displays size 15.0-15.9 inches

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition 290 nits

ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 350 nits

Min

60 nits

Average 319 nits

Max 1000.00 nits

MSI Delta 15 Advantage Edition vs ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 Connectivity Comparison

In terms of connectivity,

Wifi
Delta 15 Advantage Edition features a more advanced Wi-Fi standard v6E, providing faster and more reliable wireless connections compared to ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 (v6).

Below, you'll find a Wi-Fi Versions Table, along with their release dates and speeds, to provide a brief overview of its development.

Wi-Fi Versions and Speeds

Standard	Speed	Release Date	Network	Frequency Bands (GHz)
Wi-Fi 7	up to 40 Gbps (5 GB/s)	2023	802.11be	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6E	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2020	802.11ax	2.4, 5, 6
Wi-Fi 6	up to 9.6 Gbps (1.2 GB/s)	2019	802.11ax	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 5	up to 6.93 Gbps (866.25 MB/s)	2014	802.11ac	2.4, 5
Wi-Fi 4	up to 600 Mbps (75 MB/s)	2009	802.11n	2.4, 5

* Please note that the provided transfer rates are maximum theoretical values, and real-life performance may vary based on environmental factors.

USB
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 have USB-A ports. Delta 15 Advantage Edition has 2x USB 3.2 USB-A ports, while ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 has 3x USB 3.2 USB-A ports.
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 have USB Type-C ports. Delta 15 Advantage Edition has 2x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports, while ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 has 1x USB 3.2 USB Type-C ports.

Below, you'll find a table of USB ports, along with their release dates and speeds.
To mitigate the confusion caused by generation names, the USB Implementers Forum (USB-IF) suggests using marketing names like USB 5Gbps, USB 10Gbps, and so forth, based on their respective transfer rates.

USB Type and Speeds

USB Type	Version	Speed	Date	Other Features/Explanations
USB4	Gen 4 (2.0)	80 Gbps	2022	Also known as USB 80Gbps
USB4	Gen 3×2	40 Gbps	2019	Also known as USB 40Gbps
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2x2	20 Gbps	2019	Double the data transfer rates of Gen 2
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.1
USB 3.2	3.2 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2017	Previously known as USB 3.0
USB 3.1	3.1 Gen 2	10 Gbps	2013	Faster data transfer rates
USB 3.0	3.1 Gen 1	5 Gbps	2010	SuperSpeed USB, improved data transfer rates
USB 2.0	2.0	480 Mbps	2000	High-speed data transfer
USB 1.0	1.0	1.5 Mbps	1996	Original USB standard

Thunderbolt
Neither Delta 15 Advantage Edition nor ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 has Thunderbolt port.

HDMI
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 feature an HDMI port (1x HDMI 2.0) for connecting to external monitors.

Below, you'll find a comparison table detailing different HDMI versions, including their bandwidth, color depth, maximum resolution, and release dates. This information can be helpful in understanding the capabilities of each HDMI version and choosing the most suitable one for your needs.

HDMI Comparison Table

HDMI Version	Maximum Resolution	Bandwidth (Gbps)	Color Depth (bits)	Release Date
HDMI 2.1-2.1b	7680 x 4320 *(8K)* @ 60p 3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 120p	48.0	48	2017
HDMI 2.0-2.0b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 60p	18.0	48	2013
HDMI 1.4-1.4b	3840 x 2160 *(4K)* @ 30p	10.2	48	2009
HDMI 1.3-1.3a	2560 x 1440 @ 60p	10.2	48	2006
HDMI 1.0-1.2a	1920 x 1200 @ 60p	4.95	24	2002

* Please note that the provided resolution values represent the maximum supported resolution, and actual display quality may depend on other factors such as source content and connected devices.

SD Card Reader
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 come with an SD Card Reader for easy access to memory cards.

Audio Jack
Both Delta 15 Advantage Edition and ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 SE GX551 are equipped with a 3.5mm Audio Jack, providing seamless connection to headphones and speakers.

To summarize the connectivity and ports details, please refer to the table below to see them listed.

Connectivity and Ports
WiFi Standard (latest: v7)	v6E	v6
Bluetooth (latest: v5.4)	v5.2	v5.1
USB-A (latest: 3.2)	2x USB 3.2	3x USB 3.2
USB Type-C (latest: USB4 2.0)	2x USB 3.2	1x USB 3.2
Thunderbolt (latest: 5)	No	No
HDMI (latest: 2.1)	1x HDMI 2.0	1x HDMI 2.0
Display Port (latest: v2.0)	No	No
VGA	No	No
Fingerprint Sensor	No	Optional
Optical Drive	No	No
Audio Jack 3.5mm	Yes	Yes
Ethernet RJ45	No	Yes
SD CardReader	Yes	Yes
Proprietary Charging Port	Yes	Yes