ASUS Zenbook DUO (UX8407) vs ASUS Zenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024)

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Zenbook DUO (UX8407) compared with Zenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024)
ASUSZenbook DUO (UX8407)ASUSZenbook S16 (UM5606WA, 2024)
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026July 2024
Display
Screen size14″16″
Resolution2880 × 18002880 × 1800
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate144 Hz (better)120 Hz
Brightness500 nits (better)400 nits
HDR peak brightness1,000 nits (better)500 nits
TouchscreenYesYes or No
Display typeTwo 14-inch 3K ASUS Lumina Pro OLED touch screens, 16:10, stylus support16-inch 3K OLED, 16:10; touch with stylus support, or non-touch depending on configuration
Colour range100% DCI-P3100% DCI-P3; Pantone Validated
Screen finishAnti-reflection coating (65% less reflection)–
Display features0.2 ms response; 1,000,000:1 contrast; VESA DisplayHDR True Black 1000; 1.07 billion colours; PANTONE Validated; 93% screen-to-body ratio; E-Reading mode0.2 ms response, 1,000,000:1 contrast, DisplayHDR True Black 500, 1.07 billion colours; TÜV Rheinland low blue light and SGS Eye Care; 90% screen-to-body ratio
Performance
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 9 386H, Intel Core Ultra X9 378H or Intel Core Ultra X9 388HAMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or AMD Ryzen AI 9 365
CPU cores1610 or 12
CPU threads1620 or 24
GraphicsIntel Graphics or Intel Arc B390 GPURadeon 890M Graphics or Radeon 880M Graphics
AI engine (NPU)50 TOPS50 TOPS
Memory32 GB24 GB or 32 GB
Storage1 TB to 2 TB1 TB to 2 TB
CPUCore Ultra X9 388H or 378H, Core Ultra X7 358H or Core Ultra 9 386H with 4 P-cores, 8 E-cores and 4 LP E-cores (18 MB cache); Core Ultra 7 355 with 4 P-cores and 4 LP E-cores (12 MB cache)AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370 or Ryzen AI 9 365; this file covers the 2024 UM5606WA platform, rather than later UM5606KA or UM5606GA processors
GPUIntel Arc B390 GPU (Core Ultra X7 and X9) or Intel Graphics, integratedIntegrated Radeon 890M with HX 370 or Radeon 880M with Ryzen AI 9 365
AI engineCopilot+ PC; Intel NPU up to 50 TOPSAMD XDNA 2 NPU, up to 50 TOPS
Memory typeLPDDR5X on board, 16 or 32 GB, not upgradable24 or 32 GB onboard LPDDR5X; not upgradable
Storage typeOne M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot; 512 GB, 1 TB or 2 TB NVMe SSD1 or 2 TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD; one M.2 2280 PCIe 4.0 x4 slot including the installed drive
Cooling–Dual fans, ultra-slim vapour chamber and geometric grille
Battery and size
Battery life (maker's claim)Up to 32 hoursUp to 20.7 hours
Battery capacity99 Wh (better)78 Wh
Weight1.65 kg1.5 kg (better)
Thickness23.4 mm12.9 mm (better)
Width × depth310.1 × 208.6 mm353.6 × 243 mm
Battery life detail99 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion; 1080p video up to 32 hr (one screen) or 18 hr (two screens); web browsing up to 18 hr (one screen) or 12 hr (two screens); ASUS test at 150 nits and 60 Hz78 Wh, 4-cell Li-ion; ASUS offline video tests at 150 nits with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth off give 20.7 hours for HX 370/32 GB/2 TB, 19.7 hours for HX 370/24 GB/1 TB and 19.6 hours for Ryzen AI 9 365/24 GB/1 TB
Charger100 W USB-C adapter; not included in every country65 W USB-C adapter; inclusion varies by region
Fast charging60% in 49 minutes–
MaterialsCeraluminum chassis, hinge and kickstand; MIL-STD-810H testedCeraluminum lid and aluminium body; 11.9–12.9 mm thick
ColoursMoher GrayScandinavian White; Zumaia Grey (availability varies by region)
Connections
Ports2 × Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, headphone jack2 × USB4, USB-A, HDMI, SD card slot, headphone jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.45.4
WebcamFHD with IR1080p with IR for Windows Hello
Operating systemWindowsWindows
Port detail2 × Thunderbolt 4 (40 Gbps, display and power delivery); USB-A 10 Gbps; HDMI 2.1 FRL; 3.5 mm combo audio jack2 × USB4 40 Gbps with display and power delivery; USB-A 10 Gbps; HDMI 2.1 TMDS; SD 4.0 reader; 3.5 mm combo audio
External displaysTwo 4K 60 Hz or one 8K 60 Hz over Thunderbolt 4–
KeyboardDetachable Bluetooth keyboard, backlit, 1.7 mm key travel, Copilot key; attaches magnetically to the lower screen with pogo pinsBacklit chiclet keyboard, 1.1 mm key travel and Copilot key
TrackpadErgoSense precision touchpad on the keyboardPrecision touchpad with Smart Gesture
SpeakersSix speakers with dedicated tweeters and woofers, Smart AmpSix speakers
MicrophonesArray microphoneBuilt-in microphone array
BiometricsIR camera for Windows HelloIR camera for Windows Hello
In the boxASUS Pen with wireless charger in some countries–

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