Asus Zenbook Duo Review | Envisions enhanced productivity
The Hindu
Supported Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 185H, Intel Arc iGPU and Intel AI Boost NPU, 32GB RAM and 2TB of storage, the Asus Zenbook Duo is well positioned to be one of the favourite dual-screen laptops
Our first encounter with the dual-screen laptop was when we reviewed the Asus ZenBook 17 Fold OLED. The laptop punched above its class enhancing multitasking and dual productivity. This time we have a similar laptop from Asus - the latest Asus Zenbook Duo. It brings two 14-inch OLED displays together and adds a detachable keyboard to present a next-level multitasking experience. Supported by powerful specifications like Intel Core Ultra 9 Processor 185H, Intel Arc iGPU and Intel AI Boost NPU, 32GB RAM and 2TB of storage, the laptop is well positioned to be one of the favourite dual-screen laptops.
The name of the laptop in itself gives away the essence of design. With the lids closed the new Asus Zenbook Duo appears to be a regular laptop but the magic unfolds once it is open. What makes the Zenbook Duo particularly impressive from a design perspective is just how refined and well-executed the dual-screen implementation is. The main display can tilt up to 180 degrees, making it easy to share content or use the laptop in various modes like desktop or presentation mode. An integrated kickstand props up the laptop at angles between 40-70 degrees in dual-screen mode or 95 degrees in desktop mode.
The detachable keyboard connects to the laptop via pogo pins or Bluetooth and has a surprisingly good typing experience for its size, with decent key travel and a touchpad that’s smooth and responsive. Small touches like an LED battery indicator and dedicated hotkeys for functions like swapping content between displays add to the overall premium feel.
In terms of connectivity, the laptop offers a decent array of ports given its compact size - two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports, a USB-A 3.2 Gen 1 port, a full-size HDMI 2.1, and a 3.5mm combo audio jack. I/O is rounded out by the latest WiFi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 wireless connectivity. Also, the laptop comes with an Asus Pen 2.0, a pressure-sensitive stylus designed to function with both of the laptop’s touchscreens.
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The company has complemented the unique design of the laptop with MIL-STD 810H military standards for reliability and durability.
The dual 14-inch OLED displays are the star of the show on the Zenbook Duo, and they don’t disappoint in terms of quality. With 100% DCI-P3 colour gamut coverage, HDR support, and stellar contrast, both panels offer vibrant, punchy colours and inky blacks that really pop.
