ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
43.3Performance61.1
38.4Display44.9
66.7Battery78.5
64.1Portability75.9
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84068 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+18) and portability (+12). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 45 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 79 vs 67
- Stronger portability score: 76 vs 64
- 300% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 2,048 GB+100% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,952+19%Top 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 14,965+16%Top 34% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+1% | 74 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 100 W+54% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.44 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 15.9 mm+20% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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