ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Dell 15 (DC15250)
43.3Performance26.6
38.4Display30.2
66.7Battery21.3
64.1Portability66.3
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84063 spec wins — Dell 15 (DC15250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 33.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+45) and performance (+17). Dell 15 (DC15250) 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 performance score: 43 vs 27
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 21
- 144% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,867 vs 5,278
- 100% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 250 nits
Reasons to pick the Dell 15 (DC15250)
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+100% | 250 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i5-1334U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel UHD Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR4 or DDR5 (varies by configuration) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475+16%Bottom 33% | 2,139Bottom 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867+144%Bottom 44% | 5,278Bottom 2% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+83% | 41 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.62 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 19 mm+5% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Plastic (aluminum optional) |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, USB-A 2.0, USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data only on plastic models), HDMI 1.4, SD card reader, 3.5mm combo |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD (1080p on aluminum chassis) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None (fingerprint reader optional) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 15 (DC15250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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