ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
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43.3Performancespec-based45.4
58.1chipGraphicschip44.8
38.4Displayspec-based41.6
66.7Batteryspec-based68
64.1Portabilityspec-based66
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84065 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 scores 51.9 against 52 for Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch). 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 45
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 14% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 66 Wh
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch)
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,790 vs 2,475
- 10% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,200 vs 12,867
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,500
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS (PixelSense Flow) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2496x1664 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite (X1E-80-100) |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Qualcomm Adreno |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+300% | 256 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | NVMe SSD (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 20% | 2,790+13%Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 42% | 14,200+10%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+14% | 66 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 14 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+1% | 1.66 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 18.3 mm+8% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB4, USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 (15-inch) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 (Arm) |
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