ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
43.3Performance51.6
38.4Display38.4
66.7Battery70.7
64.1Portability79.4
0 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84067 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) wins this laptop face-off, 57.5 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+15) and performance (+8). 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 Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,700
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606)
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 79 vs 64
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 40% lower thickness: 11.9 mm vs 19.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | OLED touchscreen (Lumina, 100% DCI-P3, HDR True Black 500) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 890M Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X (on board) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,817+14%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 13,363+4%Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 78 Wh+4% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.5 kg+9% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 11.9 mm+40% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Ceraluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB4 Type-C (40Gbps, display/PD), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, SD 4.0 card reader, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | FHD with IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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