ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
43.3Performance75.4
38.4Display59.7
66.7Battery99.9
64.1Portability20
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84068 spec wins — MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
InnoReviews verdict
MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW wins this laptop face-off, 66.9 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+33) and performance (+32). ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 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 portability score: 64 vs 20
- 54% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 3.6 kg
- 38% lower thickness: 19.9 mm vs 32.1 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $6,380
Reasons to pick the MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW
- Stronger performance score: 75 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 38
- Stronger battery score: 100 vs 67
- 515% higher charging: 400 W vs 65 W
- 500% higher storage: 6,144 GB vs 1,024 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 18 ″+29% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | Mini-LED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3840 x 2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,153 nits+131% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 9 285HX |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB | 64 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | DDR5-6400 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 6,144 GB+500% |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 5.0 / 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 3,088+25%Top 19% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 22,104+72%Top 8% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 100 Wh+33% |
| Charging | 65 W | 400 W+515% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+54% | 3.6 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm+38% | 32.1 mm |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x Thunderbolt 5 (DisplayPort, Power Delivery 3.1), 3x USB-A 3.2 Gen2, HDMI 2.1, SD Express card reader, 2.5GbE RJ45, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 1080p IR with HDR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Windows Hello IR facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | MSI Titan 18 HX AI A2XW |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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