ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Dell 14 (DC14250)
43.3Performance44
38.4Display23.3
66.7Battery38.7
64.1Portability68.2
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84062 spec wins — Dell 14 (DC14250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+28) and display (+15). Dell 14 (DC14250) 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
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 39
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell 14 (DC14250)
- Stronger portability score: 68 vs 64
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS (WVA), anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 5 120U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Graphics (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2230) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+39% | 54 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.56 kg+5% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 18.9 mm+5% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C (DisplayPort, Power Delivery), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm headset jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (Realtek RTL8852BE) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | FHD (1080p) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 14 (DC14250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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