ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
63.4Performance43.3
55.5Display38.4
86.7Battery66.7
24.5Portability64.1
7 spec wins — ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 59.5 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+20) and battery (+20). 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 ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 87 vs 67
- 485% higher charging: 380 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 25
- 38% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.65 kg
- 35% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 30.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level anti-glare (ROG Nebula, G-SYNC) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 240 Hz+100% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 275HX | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Laptop GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2x16GB, up to 64GB) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,012+22%Top 23% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 19,535+52%Top 15% | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Charging | 380 W+485% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.65 kg | 1.65 kg+38% |
| Thickness | 30.8 mm | 19.9 mm+35% |
| Material | Plastic | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 5, 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 2.5G Ethernet, 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 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD + IR | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix G16 (2025) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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