One of the best real-world products to come out of CES was undoubtedly the ASUS Zenbook Duo and now just weeks after we first saw it, we have a price and availability for Australia with interested buyers able to pre-order from today ahead of the February 14 launch date.
Known formally as the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 we’ll call it Zenbook Duo for simplicity, but there’s nothing simple about this and we can’t wait to share a full review soon.
This might look like any other laptop weighing in at 1.35kg, but it’s not just a 14 inch OLED laptop. No no, this is a dual 14 inch 3K 120Hz laptop with two impressive ASUS Lumina OLED displays.
The second screen is hidden perfectly under the keyboard, which is easily removable and can be used wirelessly while the Zenbook Duo is in dual-screen mode.
And it’s that “mode” concept that is fantastic here. Not a new thing as we’ve had 2-in-1 laptops before of course, but this ASUS Zenbook Duo has four core working modes. Here’s how ASUS describe those modes:
While the dual-screen capabilities here are both groundbreaking and fantastic for productivity, you’re not compromising in any other way.
Powered by an Intel Core Ultra 9 processor, there’s a premium audio visual experience and 2 x Thunderbolt 4 Connections, along with a USB 3.2 Type A and HDMI 2.1.
Windows Copilot gives you the power of AI thanks to Intel’s first integrated Neural Processing Unit, along with the fantastic graphics and processing power. This is a serious flagship laptop.
And that’s reflected of course in the price. At $3,999 this is a premium device, but it has every premium feature you could want for.
Under the hood is a 75Wh battery for a strong 8 hour use-time and in just 49 minutes you can get to 60% charge. Critically, the battery is also a redesigned high-capacity format which has an eco-friendly lifespan which means 20% more charging cycles than previous generations.
You’ve got two OLED screens, and a keyboard, yet the whole device is just 14.6mm thin – without compromising all those connectivity options, including a 3.5mm audio jack.
For those doing video calls at the Cafe, worry no more, using the ASUS AiSense camera along with Windows Studio Effects you’ll look your best thanks to background blur, eye contact correction and auto-reframing.
ASUS has a strong commitment to sustainability and durability here too with the Zenbook Duo. It has a variety of recycled materials in it’s construction and is durability tested to US MIL-STD-810H Spec to maximise its lifespan. All packaging is made from 100% recycled papers, it exceeds energy efficiency requirements and is constructed fro 90% post-industrial recycled magnesium aluminium alloy.
Pre-orders for the ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 begin today at the ASUS e-Shop and JB Hi-Fi, with general availability at leading retailers from February 14.
ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 | |
CPU | Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor 185H |
Display | Dual displays: 2 x 14″ 16:10 3K (2880 x 1800) ASUS Lumina OLED touch screens with 91% screen-to-body ratio, up to 500 nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut, DisplayHDR™ True Black 500 certification, 120 Hz refresh rate |
Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
Graphics | Intel® Arc™ Graphics |
NPU | Dual neural compute engine: dedicated low-power AI engine with broad software support |
Main memory | Up to 32 GB LPDDR5x 7467 MHz RAM |
Storage | Up to 1 TB PCIe® Gen 4 SSD |
Connectivity | WiFi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth® 5.3 |
Camera | FHD (1080p) IR 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 speakers Smart amplifier technology Built-in microphone Harman Kardon certified Dolby Atmos® certified |
Battery | 75 Wh |
AC adapter | 65 W adapter Output: 5V~20V, 65 W Input: 100~240 V AC, 50 / 60 Hz universal |
Dimensions | 31.3 x 21.7 x 1.46 cm (without 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 (without Bluetooth® keyboard) 1.65 kg (with Bluetooth® keyboard) |
This article was written with the support of ASUS
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