ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
54.9chipPerformance57.2
26.5Display38.4
60Battery51
73.6Portability64.1
3 spec wins — ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) scores 52.3 against 52.4 for ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA. Pick by the categories that matter to you — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA edges ahead in display and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA)
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 74 vs 64
- 38% higher charging: 90 W vs 65 W
- 14% lower weight: 1.42 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 10% lower thickness: 18 mm vs 19.9 mm
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,630
Display
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS, anti-glare, non-touch | OLED (dual ASUS Lumina touchscreens, 100% DCI-P3) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 400 nits | 500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 470 | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H |
| Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M | Intel Arc Graphics 140T (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5 (SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,952Top 25% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 16,048Top 32% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 70 Wh | 75 Wh+7% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8.7 h |
| Charging | 90 W+38% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.42 kg+14% | 1.65 kg |
| Thickness | 18 mm+10% | 19.9 mm |
| Material | — | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB4 Type-C (display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (display and power delivery), 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 Gigabit Ethernet, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 5MP with IR and privacy shutter | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint sensor in power key and IR camera for Windows Hello | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ExpertBook PM5 G2 (PM5406CGA) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home |
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