ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
43.3Performance39.3
38.4Display41.6
66.7Battery45.9
64.1Portability51.4
6 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84063 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 43.5, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+21) and portability (+13). Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 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 performance score: 43 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 46
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 51
- 100% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 512 GB
- 29% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 85% higher charging: 120 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14.4 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS (PixelSense Flow, touch) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2400x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core i7-13700H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB+100% | 512 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (user-replaceable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475+1%Bottom 33% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867+12%Bottom 44% | 11,500Bottom 24% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+29% | 58 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 9 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 120 W+85% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+17% | 1.98 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+10% | 22 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Magnesium and aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.1, microSDXC, Surface Connect, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| 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 Studio 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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