ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
57.2Performancespec-based47.6
61chipGraphics85.9
38.4Displayspec-based41.6
51Batteryspec-based54.2
64.1Portabilityspec-based53.8
5 spec wins — ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA4 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA scores 53.5 against 53.5 for MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio. 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
- 24% higher Web browsing endurance: 8.7 h vs 7 h
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,952 vs 2,444
- 21% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 16,048 vs 13,211
- 17% lower weight: 1.65 kg vs 1.99 kg
- Lower launch price: $1,700 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- Stronger graphics score: 86 vs 61
- 269% higher charging: 240 W vs 65 W
- 33% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 75 Wh
- 20% higher Peak brightness: 600 nits vs 500 nits
- 14% higher Screen size: 16 ″ vs 14 ″
Display
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 14 ″ | 16 ″+14% |
| Panel type | OLED (dual ASUS Lumina touchscreens, 100% DCI-P3) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2880x1800 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Intel Core Ultra 9 285H | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics 140T (integrated) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X-7467 (soldered) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 1,024 GB | 1,024 GB |
| Storage type | M.2 2280 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,952+21%Top 25% | 2,444Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 16,048+21%Top 32% | 13,211Bottom 46% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 100 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | 8.7 h+24% | 7 h |
| Charging | 65 W | 240 W+269% |
Design
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | 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 (2025) UX8406CA | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | FHD with IR | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | IR face (Windows Hello) | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2025) UX8406CA | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 |
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