ASUS has introduces the Zenbook DUO laptop in India with Dual 14” FHD+ OLED Touchscreens. The Zenbook Duo (2024) comes with detachable full-size keyboard and built-in kickstand for making multitasking capabilities easier.
The ASUS Zenbook DUO boasts dual 14” FHD+ OLED touchscreen panels with a 16:10 aspect ratio, 0.2ms response time and 60Hz refresh rate. With a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and an exceptional 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio, it ensures vibrant, true-to-life colors. The Pantone-validated, Dolby Vision Display HDR True Black 500 certification, and 500-nits peak brightness guarantee remarkable clarity and detail. Corning Gorilla Glass protection ensures durability, while TUV Rheinland-certified SGS Eye Care Display technology prioritizes eye comfort.
Its detachable, backlit full-size keyboard and touchpad with Bluetooth connectivity, provides convenience, while the built-in double-hinged kickstand allows for multi-use modes such as dual-screen, sharing, laptop, or desktop modes. With its sleek all-metal design, weighing just 1.35 kg (1.65kg with keyboard) and measuring 14.6mm thin, it combines portability with durability, meeting MIL-STD 810H military standards.
The ASUS Zenbook DUO comes equipped with a range of intuitive software features designed to enhance user experience. Its OLED touch screen supports easy gestures, such as summoning the virtual keyboard with a six-finger swipe or activating the virtual touchpad with a three-finger tap. Redesigned ScreenXpert features include App Switcher, App Navigator, Microphone Switcher, Control Centre, Sharing Mode, Brightness, and Motion Wallpaper, providing convenience at your fingertips.
It is powered by up to Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 185H (up to 5.1GHz, 16C, 22T) with Intel Arc iGPU and Intel AI Boost NPU, for exceptional performance. Its advanced cooling system enables the CPU and GPU to run up to 35W combined TDP, ensuring efficient heat dissipation. Intel Evo certification ensures optimized performance and efficiency, supported by up to 32GB 7467MHz LPDDR5X RAM and up to 1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD. It offers long battery life and fast-charging support.
The ASUS Zenbook DUO features an exhaustive port selection, including 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports, USB 3.2 Gen 1 (Type-A), HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack, providing versatile connectivity options. The detachable keyboard comes with pogo pins that firmly attaches to the DUO for clamshell use, while the wireless Bluetooth capabilities support extended display usage. Rich wireless support such as Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, and ASUS Smart Connect ensure seamless connectivity. With USB-PD fast charging over Type-C and stylus input of the ASUS Pen 2.0 stylus on both screens, it offers enhanced utility to the user.
The ASUS Zenbook DUO features stereo speakers with sound by Harman-Kardon and Dolby Atmos support. The Smart AMP technology ensures 350% louder output without distortion, complemented by the Audio Booster for enhanced audio performance. ASUS AiSense Noise Canceling Technology provides two-way noise cancellation for crystal-clear calls. The 65W GaN adapter of a compact design that fits right in your pocket offers added value to portable form factor. Additionally, it comes bundled with a 3-month Adobe Creative Cloud subscription and MS Office 2021, enhancing productivity and creativity out of the box.
Detailed Specifications:
CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 185H Intel Core Ultra 7 Processor 155H Intel Core Ultra 5 Processor 125H |
Display | Dual 14-inch Full HD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 aspect ratio OLED touchscreen, 0.2 ms response time, 60 Hz refresh rate, 500-nits peak brightness, 100% DCI-P3 color gamut, 1,000,000:1, Display HDR True Black 500, PANTONE Validated, TUV Rheinland-certified, SGS Eye Care Display |
Operating system | Windows 11 Home |
Graphics | Intel Arc Graphics |
NPU | Dual Neural Compute Engine, Dedicated low-power AI engine, Broad SW support |
Main memory | Up to 32GB 7467MHz LPDDR5x (onboard) |
Storage | Up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD |
Connectivity | Dual-band Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.3 |
Camera | ASUS AiSense CameraFHD 3DNR IR camera with ambient light and color sensor |
I/O ports | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (Up to 40 Gbps, PD, DP supported), 1 x USB 3.2 Gen1 Type-A, 1 x full-size HDMI 2.1 (TMDS), 1 x audio combo jack |
Audio | Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos sound system with 2 built-in speakers, Built-in array microphone |
Battery | 75Wh lithium-polymer battery |
AC adapter | 65 W Type-C power adapter |
Dimensions | 31.3 x 21.7 x 1.46 cm (without keyboard)31.3 x 21.7 x 1.99 cm (with keyboard)31.3 x 20.9 x 0.51 – 0.53 cm (keyboard) |
Weight | Approx. 1.35 kg (without keyboard), Approx. 1.65 kg (with keyboard) |
Price & Availability:
Model Name | Availability | Starting Price INR |
Zenbook DUO UX8406MA-QL551WS | Online: ASUS e-shop, Flipkart and AmazonBrand Store: ASUS Exclusive Stores/ROG StoresMulti-Brand Retailers: all ASUS authorized dealers | 1,59,990 |
Zenbook DUO UX8406MA-QL761WS | Online: ASUS e-shop, Flipkart and AmazonBrand Store: ASUS Exclusive Stores/ROG StoresMulti-Brand Retailers: all ASUS authorized dealers (Available May onwards) | 1,99,990 |
Zenbook DUO UX8406MA-QL961WS | Online: ASUS e-shop, Flipkart and AmazonBrand Store: ASUS Exclusive Stores/ROG StoresMulti-Brand Retailers: all ASUS authorized dealers | 2,19 ,990 |
Zenbook DUO UX8406MA-QL971WS | Online: ASUS e-shop, Flipkart and AmazonBrand Store: ASUS Exclusive Stores/ROG StoresMulti-Brand Retailers: all ASUS authorized dealers | 2,39,990 |
The new Zenbook DUO will be available for sale on the e-commerce platforms, Amazon and Flipkart starting 16th April 2024.