ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
VS
43.3Performance30.7
38.4Display26.5
66.7Battery33.3
64.1Portability76.6
7 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84062 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 38.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+13). Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) 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
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 33
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3)
- Stronger portability score: 77 vs 64
- 21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.65 kg
- Lower launch price: $699 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+15% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | LCD (glass, convertible touchscreen, MPP 2.0/USI 2.0 stylus support) |
| 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 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 3 304 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Graphics (1 Xe3 core, up to 2.3GHz) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-6400 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | M.2 2230 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+50% | 50 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.3 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 18.5 mm+7% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Overmolded shock-absorbing TPU over plastic with an internal metal structure |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (2x rear Thunderbolt 4, 2x front USB 3.2 Gen 2; USB-C/USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD options), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE213) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p 30fps (2MP OmniVision OV02C sensor, 80° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None on this configuration — fingerprint reader is bundled only with the Core 5 320/Core 7 350 pre-built tiers, not Core 3 304 |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 12 (Intel Core Series 3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Fedora 44 (KDE Plasma) (Windows 11 Home/Pro option available) |
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