ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
68Performance43.3
55Display38.4
50.7Battery66.7
38.2Portability64.1
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026)3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) wins this laptop face-off, 55.6 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and display (+17). 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 TUF Gaming 16 (2026)
- Stronger performance score: 68 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 38
- 131% higher charging: 150 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 100% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 1,024 GB
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 51
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 38
- 26% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 26.9 mm
- 25% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 19% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 63 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 16 ″+14% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS-level, anti-glare, 100% sRGB | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1600 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core i7-14650HX (up to 5.2GHz, 16C/24T) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU, 85W (8GB GDDR7) | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 32 GB+100% | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 SO-DIMM (2 slots, upgradeable to 64GB) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 2,048 GB+100% | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2x M.2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 12,867Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 63 Wh | 75 Wh+19% |
| Charging | 150 W+131% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.65 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 26.9 mm | 19.9 mm+26% |
| Material | All-black chassis with an anti-fingerprint coating, MIL-STD-810H tested | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 2.0 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort / Power Delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1, 1x RJ45 LAN, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p HD camera | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | — | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming 16 (2026) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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