ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
43.3Performance54.1
38.4Display39.9
66.7Battery73.3
64.1Portability35.7
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84066 spec wins — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 scores 51 against 51.5 for Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) edges ahead in performance and battery, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 36
- 43% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 350 nits
- 30% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.36 kg
- 21% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 25.2 mm
Reasons to pick the Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9)
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 73 vs 67
- 254% higher charging: 230 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 34% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 17,201 vs 12,867
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+43% | 350 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-14650HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU (8GB, 140W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| 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 (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,856+15%Top 38% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 17,201+34%Top 25% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 80 Wh+7% |
| Charging | 65 W | 230 W+254% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+30% | 2.36 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+21% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum lid, PC-ABS base |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB-C 10Gbps (both with DisplayPort 1.4, one with 140W power input), 3x USB-A 5Gbps (one always-on), HDMI 2.1, Gigabit Ethernet, microSD card reader, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo Legion 5i Gen 9 (16IRX9) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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