Apple MacBook Neo vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
40.4Performance43.3
29.8Display38.4
20Battery66.7
86.4Portability64.1
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+47) and display (+9). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 64
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,475
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 25% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,500
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 20
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 105% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 37 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+43%Top 13% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 12,867+44%Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 75 Wh+105% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+25% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+36% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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