ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs Razer Blade 16 (2025)
43.3Performance51.2
38.4Display52.2
66.7Battery61.9
64.1Portability52.5
2 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84068 spec wins — Razer Blade 16 (2025)
InnoReviews verdict
Razer Blade 16 (2025) wins this laptop face-off, 54.1 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in display (+14) and performance (+8). 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 battery score: 67 vs 62
- Stronger portability score: 64 vs 53
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- 23% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 2.14 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $2,999
Reasons to pick the Razer Blade 16 (2025)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 43
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 38
- 331% higher charging: 280 W vs 65 W
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 240 Hz vs 120 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2560x1600 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 240 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen AI 9 365 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8000 |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (M.2 2280) | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (2 slots) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | 2,780+12%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | 13,400+4%Top 50% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 90 Wh+20% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 280 W+331% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg+23% | 2.14 kg |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17.6 mm+12% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | CNC aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 2x USB4, 3x USB-A, HDMI 2.1, SD (UHS-II), 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 | Razer Blade 16 (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 |
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