ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
43.3Performance44
38.4Display38.3
66.7Battery46.7
64.1Portability43.5
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84063 spec wins — Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 43.1, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+21) and battery (+20). Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 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 47
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 44
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 25% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 60 Wh
Reasons to pick the Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11
- 108% higher charging: 135 W vs 65 W
- 38% higher Refresh rate: 165 Hz vs 120 Hz
- Lower launch price: $980 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.3 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz+38% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Up to Intel Core 7 230H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+25% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 135 W+108% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+21% | 2.1 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+21% | 25.2 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-C, HDMI 2.1, RJ-45, 3.5mm combo audio |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | — |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Lenovo LOQ Essential 15IRH11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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