ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
43.3Performancespec-based52.9
58.1chipGraphicschip52.5
38.4Displayspec-based28.3
66.7Batteryspec-based57.3
64.1Portabilityspec-based76.4
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84065 spec wins — HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 scores 51.9 against 52 for HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14. 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
- Stronger graphics score: 58 vs 53
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 10% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 455 nits
- 10% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 68 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,279
Reasons to pick the HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 22% lower thickness: 15.5 mm vs 19.9 mm
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,914 vs 2,475
- 13% lower weight: 1.44 kg vs 1.65 kg
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS, anti-glare (low-power panel) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+10% | 455 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 7 450 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | AMD Radeon 860M (integrated) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (onboard) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 20% | 2,914+18%Top 30% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 42% | 13,611+6%Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+10% | 68 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.44 kg+13% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 15.5 mm+22% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum chassis with at least 65% recycled metal |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (40Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 2.1), USB-C (10Gbps, PD, DisplayPort 1.4), USB-A (5Gbps), HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm audio jack, nano security lock slot |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (MediaTek MT7925, 2x2) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5 MP IR AI camera |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, IR face recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | HP EliteBook 8 G2a 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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