ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Framework Laptop 12
43.3Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
66.7Battery—
64.1Portability83.2
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84061 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 41.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+13) and display (+12). Framework Laptop 12 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 31
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 27
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- Stronger portability score: 83 vs 64
- 21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | — |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | — |
| Charging | 65 W | — |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.3 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | — |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | — |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 / Linux |
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