Alienware 18 Area-51 vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
64.4Performance43.3
64.1Display38.4
94.7Battery66.7
23.6Portability64.1
7 spec wins — Alienware 18 Area-512 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
Alienware 18 Area-51 wins this laptop face-off, 63.6 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+26). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Alienware 18 Area-51
- Stronger performance score: 64 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 95 vs 67
- 454% higher charging: 360 W vs 65 W
- 150% higher Refresh rate: 300 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 24
- 60% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 4.12 kg
- 18% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 24.3 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $3,400
Display
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 18 ″+29% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 300 Hz+150% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop (RTX 5060, RTX 5070, RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5090 optional) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-6400 (SODIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 NVMe SSD (PCIe 4.0/5.0) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,057+24%Top 20% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,869+54%Top 14% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 96 Wh+28% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 360 W+454% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.12 kg | 1.65 kg+60% |
| Thickness | 24.3 mm | 19.9 mm+18% |
| Material | Anodized aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery; Thunderbolt 4 on RTX 5070 and below), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 5Gbps RJ-45, SD card reader, 3.5mm audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p + IR camera (4K option) | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Alienware 18 Area-51 | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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