ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
43.3Performance50.9
38.4Display38.4
66.7Battery50.9
64.1Portability80
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84065 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+16) and performance (+8). 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
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 51
- 23% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 61 Wh
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 80 vs 64
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 21% lower weight: 1.3 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 20% lower thickness: 15.9 mm vs 19.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″+4% | 13.5 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,790+13%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 13,100+2%Bottom 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+23% | 61 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W+8% | 60 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.3 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 15.9 mm+20% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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