ASUS Zenbook Duo Laptop, Dual 14” OLED WUXGA Touch Display, Intel Evo Certified, Intel Core Ultra 7 CPU, Intel Arc Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11, Inkwell Gray, UX8406MA-DS76T

This is the best laptop I’ve ever had.

The screen is very nice, build quality is great, feels like a premium device. My biggest problems is the detaching keyboard process isnt very seemless, I felt like there was more they could have done with the software to make it smoother, I had to go into advanced windows settings and remove the windows usb connect sound as it was so irritating while taking off the keyboard. Another huge problem is heat and battery life, with basic web browsing it gets insanely hot and the battery drains very quickly!!! Asus advertised 10 hours on one screen which is entirely unrealistic. The performance is worse than I expected for a new gen intel cpu, I dont think they've gotten better. Some smaller issues is the trackpad is very grippy, I'm not an artist but the included pen seems terrible, each time i slighly touch the palm of my hand to the screen while using, it completely messes up. IMO they should have lowered the price to 999 and not included the pen and bag!!

I had seriously considered the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i last year as I've long wanted a dual monitor laptop. However, I could never pull the trigger, partially due to the cost, but mainly because the "stand" and keyboard solution Lenovo came up with seemed to be just as cumbersome to travel with as a second monitor would be. What I had really wanted was a dual monitor laptop with the keyboard stowed in-between the screen like Lenovo did with their X1 foldable, and with a built-in kickstand. Just waiting one more year after the Yoga Book 9i came out allowed me to purchase this ASUS Zenbook Duo 2024. My model is the "lower" end Core i7 with 16GB RAM and 1080p monitors. For my purposes, the i7 and 16GB RAM are plenty, as is the 1080p resolution. I'm not even sure why the higher end model has such high resolution displays, as the screens are only 14" so 1080p is plenty for me, while 3K displays on such a small footprint means more battery drain pushing all those additional pixels. The additional cost is worth it if you need the RAM and higher speed processor, though I'd still lower the resolution to 1080p had I purchased that model. Regarding build quality, I did not buy in the first production run, (which didn't even include this model as far as I can tell) and I have zero complaints. No creaking, ill-fitting, or unproperly spaced components. It feels extremely solid and well made. If there were early production-run QA issues it seems that they've been addressed by ASUS at this point. The laptop is on the heavier side, but for what it includes it is well worth it, and still significantly lighter than carrying a laptop along with a second monitor. Upon receiving and booting up the laptop there were definitely some software quirks related to the displays, (they wouldn't properly rotate when the physical orientation changed). However, I went in to Windows Update and had it download all new updates, which also came with new ASUS drivers and that fixed the rotation related issues I was having while also making the system run much more smoothly. Obviously the system was manufactured some time ago while software development has continued, (and still continues). I had expected some Windows-related issues as this is a new form factor, but other than the first rotation bug, it's been pretty seamless and you can just use the second display exactly like you would any other second display - it is just built in! The keyboard solution is great, as is the keyboard itself. No compromises here and all keys register quickly and easily, whether docked or on Bluetooth. I'm quite happy with the keyboard and trackpad, and when using it in regular laptop mode, (with just the top display) you'll easily forget that there's a second display underneath. Opening up the laptop and propping it up with the built-in kickstand is a game changer. Everything you need, (with the exception of an external mouse) is built right into the machine. You can carry it all with you in a compact and relatively lightweight package. If you are the kind of person whose work benefits significantly by having a second display, this is a form factor you should highly consider. I am also quite pleased with the quality of the displays themselves. They get plenty bright for outdoor use, (I used them outside for a week on a recent trip to Grenada) and "pop" with bright colors while being easy to read in just about any environment. These seem to be quite high quality panels, which I would expect given the price, but you never know. I can't really comment much on system performance as all of my work is browser based, but I can say that it is extremely snappy with dozens of open tabs and at least four applications running side by side across the two open displays. If you're running Photoshop, editing CAD drawings, or other CPU/RAM intensive programs I'd probably just opt for the higher-end model as it is only a few hundred dollars more. Still, for my use, this model has been fantastic and a significant performance upgrade over my previous 2021 laptop. Overall I am extremely happy with this purchase. The ability to have a second display is crucial for my business, and working without one adds a significant amount of time to any task I need to complete. In many cases my work is very time sensitive, and I value my time highly, so this is the perfect solution. I am excited to see how ASUS continues to innovate on this idea.

I recently purchased the ASUS Zenbook Duo Dual Display Setup, eager to enhance my productivity with its promising dual-screen capabilities. However, my experience has been a mixed bag, with notable issues in color accuracy, software stability, and peculiar website behavior. 1. Color Inaccuracy: One of the most disappointing aspects of the ASUS Zenbook Duo Dual Display Setup is the noticeable color inaccuracy between the two screens. Despite calibration attempts, achieving uniform color representation across both displays proved to be an elusive task. Colors appeared noticeably different on each screen, affecting the overall viewing experience. This inconsistency is particularly frustrating for tasks that demand color precision, such as graphic design or photo editing. 2. Software Bugginess: The software accompanying the ASUS Zenbook Duo Dual Display Setup leaves much to be desired. Frequent unresponsive instances, and unexpected glitches mar the user experience. Attempting to run application that expands both screen will lead to visual glitches disrupting workflow and causing potential crashes. 3. Weird Website Behavior: While dual displays should ideally enhance web browsing, the ASUS Zenbook Duo setup introduces an unexpected hurdle. Scrolling through websites becomes an ordeal as one of the displays sometimes freezes, disrupting the seamless flow of content. This issue is not isolated to specific browsers but seems to be a systemic problem with the display setup itself. Navigating through web pages becomes an unpredictable experience, making it difficult to rely on the dual-screen feature for efficient work or leisure browsing. In conclusion, the ASUS Zenbook Duo Dual Display Setup has its merits, but the prominent issues with color inaccuracy, software bugginess, and peculiar website behavior hinder its overall performance. Potential buyers should carefully consider these drawbacks before investing in this dual-screen solution. Until these issues are addressed through updates or improvements, users may find themselves frustrated by the inconsistency and disruptions in their daily tasks. I would definitely recommend this product once that software and operating system become more stable when switching to dual display mode. While the device itself is undeniably impressive, there's a notable aspect that could elevate the overall user experience – the software. The device boasts incredible features and functionality, showcasing its potential to be a game-changer. However, to truly unlock its full capabilities and ensure a seamless user experience, a more refined software experience is needed.

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