During CES 2024 ASUS launched the Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406, claiming the title of the world’s first ultraportable laptop computer geared up with twin 14-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED touchscreens. This gadget, a part of the Intel Evo Edition, units a brand new normal for on-the-go versatility with its removable full-size Bluetooth ASUS ErgoSense keyboard and touchpad.
Weighing 1.35 kg, the Zenbook DUO guarantees multitasking flexibility with excellent mobility — The twin 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED shows, that includes a lay-flat 180° hinge, can lengthen the visible workspace as much as a considerable 19.8 inches; The consumer modes, (together with Laptop, Dual Screen, Desktop, and Sharing), are managed by the ASUS ScreenXpert software program, and the removable keyboard permits for a conventional clamshell laptop computer expertise when positioned on the decrease show.
This machine options an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor with an built-in Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI acceleration, as much as 32 GB of LPDDR5x reminiscence, and as much as a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. Its 75 Wh battery, coupled with Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos audio, goals to boost the on-the-go consumer expertise.
The model talked about sustainability, saying that the laptop computer incorporates recycled supplies (90% post-industrial-recycled magnesium-aluminum alloy), surpassing ENERGY STAR power-efficiency necessities by as much as 43%. The laptop computer’s packaging is constituted of 100% recyclable FSC Mix-certified and FSC Recycled paper. Contributing to its sustainability, the laptop computer undergoes sturdiness testing to satisfy US MIL-STD-810H requirements.
The ASUS Lumina OLED shows are Dolby Vision licensed, Pantone Validated, and supply a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 coloration gamut, guaranteeing vivid and correct coloration rendering. The touchscreens help high-precision stylus enter utilizing the non-compulsory ASUS Pen with 4096 strain ranges.
Talking concerning the varied consumer modes, we’ve ones equivalent to Dual Screen mode for expansive viewing, Desktop mode for side-by-side portrait screens, Laptop mode for conventional use, and Sharing mode for collaborative displays.
In phrases of connectivity, the gadget brings Thunderbolt 4 ports, 1 USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, an HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) port, and a 3.5 mm audio jack, minimizing the necessity for added adapters.
| Specs | ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 |
|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 processor 185H Intel Core Ultra 7 processor 155H Intel Core Ultra 5 processor 125H |
| Display | Dual shows: 2 x 14″ 16:10 3K ASUS Lumina OLED touchscreens – 2880 x 1800 decision – 91% screen-to-body ratio – Up to 500 nits peak brightness – 100% DCI-P3 coloration gamut – DisplayHDR True Black 500 certification – 120 Hz refresh price |
| Operating System | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
| Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
| NPU | Dual neural compute engine: devoted low-power AI engine with broad software program help |
| Main Memory | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5x 7467 MHz RAM |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe® Gen 4 SSD |
| Connectivity | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Camera | FHD (1080p) IR digital camera with Windows Hello ASUS AiSense Camera |
| I/O Ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Type-C 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A 1 x HDMI 2.1 (TMDS) 1 x Audio jack |
| Touchpad | 129 x 74 mm ASUS ErgoSense touchpad |
| Audio | Built-in audio system Smart amplifier know-how Built-in microphone Harman Kardon licensed Dolby Atmos licensed |
| Battery | 75 Wh |
| AC Adapter | 65 W adapter Output: 5V~20V, 65 W Input: 100~240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz common |
| Dimensions | 31.3 x 21.7 x 1.46 cm (with out Bluetooth keyboard) 31.3 x 21.7 x 1.99 cm (with Bluetooth keyboard) 31.3 x 20.9 x 0.51 – 0.53 cm (Bluetooth keyboard) |
| Weight | 1.35 kg (with out Bluetooth keyboard) 1.65 kg (with Bluetooth keyboard) |
Availability and Price
The 2024 model of the Zenbook Duo is anticipated to start out at $1,499 within the US, whereas within the UK and Europe costs begin at £1,699.99 and €2,099.99 respectively, hitting the shops “later in Q1”.
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