ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
43.3Performance47.8
38.4Display41.6
66.7Battery54.2
64.1Portability53.8
3 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84066 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 wins this laptop face-off, 51 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+13) and portability (+10). MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio 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 54
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 54
- 17% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 1.99 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger performance score: 48 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 42 vs 38
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 33% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 75 Wh
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475+1%Bottom 33% | 2,450Bottom 29% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 13,300+3%Bottom 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 100 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+17% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 20 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 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 | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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