ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
43.3Performance42.9
38.4Display31.8
66.7Battery52
64.1Portability61.4
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84063 spec wins — Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 45.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and display (+7). Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) 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 32
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 52
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 19% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,867 vs 10,803
- 17% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 64 Wh
Reasons to pick the Dell 16 Plus (DB16250)
- 15% lower thickness: 17 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,763 vs 2,475
- Lower launch price: $1,200 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 256V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140V |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (1 M.2 slot) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,763+12%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867+19%Bottom 44% | 10,803Bottom 14% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+17% | 64 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+12% | 1.87 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17 mm+15% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid and base, plastic palm rest |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 1x Thunderbolt 4 (DisplayPort 2.1, Power Delivery), 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort 1.4, Power Delivery), 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with IR and privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Dell 16 Plus (DB16250) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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