ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
43.3Performancespec-based43.1
58.1chipGraphics87.6
38.4Displayspec-based48
66.7Batteryspec-based46.7
64.1Portabilityspec-based49.6
4 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84064 spec wins — MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 scores 51.9 against 51.7 for MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W. 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
- 25% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 60 Wh
- 18% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2 kg
- 13% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 22.9 mm
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,867 vs 11,631
Reasons to pick the MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W
- Stronger graphics score: 88 vs 58
- 177% higher charging: 180 W vs 65 W
- 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 11% higher Screen size: 15.6 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 15.6 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz+20% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | — |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core 7 240H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Laptop GPU (8GB GDDR7, 100W) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM, up to 96GB) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 M.2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 20% | 2,649+7%Bottom 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867+11%Bottom 42% | 11,631Bottom 31% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 13,644Top 31% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+25% | 60 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 180 W+177% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+18% | 2 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+13% | 22.9 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.0), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 2, 1x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, HDMI 2.1 (4K@60Hz), Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45), 3.5mm combo jack, Kensington lock |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (Intel AX211) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 720p HD with 3D noise reduction |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | None |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Cyborg 15 Max C2W |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Home |
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