ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
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43.3Performancespec-based46.6
58.1chipGraphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based44.8
66.7Batteryspec-based53.5
64.1Portabilityspec-based40.2
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84065 spec wins — Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 scores 51.9 against 51.9 for Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series). Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- 31% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.4 kg
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series)
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 58
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 16% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,878 vs 2,475
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS LCD (matte anti-glare, VRR, G-Sync support with RTX 5070 module) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W, swappable Graphics Module) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | M.2 2280 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 20% | 2,878+16%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867+4%Bottom 42% | 12,399Bottom 36% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 85 Wh+13% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 8.3 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+31% | 2.4 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+5% | 21 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum top cover with thixomolded magnesium alloy bottom cover |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 6x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD, 3.5mm audio options; four slots with display output and up to 240W charging, two with USB4), plus a USB-C port on the RTX 5070 module (display output, 240W charging) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (AMD RZ717) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p 30fps (2nd Gen, 9.2MP OmniVision OV08X sensor, 87° FOV), hardware privacy switch |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (Windows Hello and Linux libfprint compatible) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Framework Laptop 16 (AMD Ryzen AI 300 Series) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home (DIY Edition ships without an OS; Linux supported) |
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