ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) vs ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
45Performance43.3
38.3Display38.4
54.3Battery66.7
44.2Portability64.1
5 spec wins — ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024)4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 45.2, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+20) and battery (+12). ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) 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 A15 (2024)
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 20% higher capacity: 90 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 54
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 44
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 25% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.2 kg
- 11% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 22.4 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.6 ″+11% | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (2.5K) | OLED (dual touchscreens) |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz+38% | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 8945H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) | LPDDR5X (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,650+7%Bottom 45% | 2,475Bottom 33% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,800Bottom 43% | 12,867+1%Bottom 44% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 90 Wh+20% | 75 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8 h | — |
| Charging | 240 W+269% | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.2 kg | 1.65 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 22.4 mm | 19.9 mm+11% |
| Material | Aluminum lid, polycarbonate base | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DP, 100W PD), 1x USB4, 2x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 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 | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 720p | 1080p FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | None | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS TUF Gaming A15 (2024) | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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