ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA vs Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
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57.2Performancespec-based47.6
61chipGraphicschip61.9
38.4Displayspec-based26.5
51Batteryspec-based64.6
64.1Portabilityspec-based81
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA3 spec wins — Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA scores 53.5 against 53.4 for Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 43% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,048 vs 11,216
- 36% higher capacity: 75 Wh vs 55 Wh
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
Reasons to pick the Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition
- 64% higher Web browsing endurance: 14.2 h vs 8.7 h
- 27% lower weight: 1.21 kg vs 1.65 kg
- 14% lower thickness: 17.2 mm vs 19.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $1,399 vs $1,700
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 14 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED (dual ASUS Lumina touchscreens, 100% DCI-P3) | OLED (WUXGA, anti-glare) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 7 258V |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140T (integrated) | Intel Arc Graphics 140V (integrated) |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-8533 (on-package, soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | NVMe SSD (M.2 2242, PCIe 4.0 x4) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+7%Top 25% | 2,768Bottom 44% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,048+43%Top 32% | 11,216Bottom 25% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh+36% | 55 Wh |
| Web browsing endurance | 8.7 h | 14.2 h+64% |
| Charging | 65 W | 65 W |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.21 kg+27% |
| Thickness | 19.9 mm | 17.2 mm+14% |
| Material | Magnesium-aluminum alloy | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, display and power delivery), 1x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A, 1x HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo audio jack | 2x USB-C (Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort 2.1), HDMI 2.1 (up to 4K/60Hz), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p + IR with e-shutter |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | Fingerprint reader (power button), IR camera for Windows Hello |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | Lenovo ThinkPad X9 14 Gen 1 Aura Edition |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
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