ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
43.3Performance62.7
38.4Display38.4
66.7Battery44
64.1Portability91.8
1 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX84063 spec wins — ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition wins this laptop face-off, 57.7 to 51, pulling ahead mainly in portability (+28) and performance (+19). 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 44
- 29% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 58 Wh
- Lower launch price: $1,500 vs $1,999
Reasons to pick the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 43
- Stronger portability score: 92 vs 64
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 41% lower weight: 0.98 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 28% lower thickness: 14.3 mm vs 19.9 mm
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual touchscreens) | OLED |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 2880 x 1800 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 7 |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (soldered) | LPDDR5x |
| 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 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,475Bottom 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,867Bottom 44% | — |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+29% | 58 Wh |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 0.98 kg+41% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 14.3 mm+28% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Carbon fiber and magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio | 3x Thunderbolt 4 / USB-C, 1x USB-A 3.2, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD with IR | 5MP webcam with vHDR and Computer Vision, privacy shutter (10MP wide-FOV camera optional on some configs) |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader, Windows Hello facial recognition |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 14 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 | Windows 11 Pro |
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