ASUS launches Zenbook DUO in the Nordics. The World's First 14" Dual-Screen OLED Laptop
2024/02/01
Two 14" 3K 120 Hz OLED touchscreens in a premium ultraportable laptop provide a huge workspace for exceptional on-the-go versatility and effortless multitasking
STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN, February 1, 2024 — ASUS launches the revolutionary new Zenbook DUO (2024) UX8406 in the Nordics today, the world's first ultraportable laptop equipped with two 14-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED touchscreens[i]. With its detachable full-size Bluetooth®ASUS ErgoSense keyboard and touchpad, this incredible device rewrites the rule book for on-the-go versatility.
The Intel® Evo™ Edition Zenbook DUO expertly combines multitasking versatility with superb mobility in a 1.35 kg-light[ii] package. The dual full-size 3K 120 Hz ASUS Lumina OLED 16:10 displays are joined by a lay-flat 180° hinge to instantly expand the visual workspace to up to a massive 19.8 inches, which can be used in vertical or horizontal orientations for a number of versatile user modes — Laptop, Dual Screen, Desktop, or Sharing — controlled by intuitive ASUS ScreenXpert software. The rechargeable keyboard can be detached to allow full use of the visual workspace or be placed on the lower display for a traditional clamshell laptop experience.
Zenbook DUO maximizes productivity and play throughout the day with up to an Intel Core™ Ultra 9 processor with an integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for AI acceleration, up to 32 GB of LPDDR5x memory, up to a 2 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD, a long-lifespan 75 Wh battery, and a Harman Kardon-certified Dolby Atmos® audio system.
Zenbook DUO is designed with sustainability and durability in mind. It incorporates a variety of recycled materials, and is durability tested to US MIL-STD-810H standards to maximize the device's lifespan.
Revolutionary design
Zenbook DUO is the world's first dual-screen laptop with twin 14-inch 3K 120 Hz OLED touchscreens. This incredible device has two screens, a detachable keyboard, and kickstand bundled into one compact, user-centric design – rewriting the rule book for on-the-go versatility. With Intel Evo Edition certification, it expertly combines multitasking versatility with superb mobility in a 1.35 kg-light package.
The premium ASUS Lumina OLED displays are Dolby Vision® certified, Pantone® Validated and have a cinema-grade 100% DCI-P3 color gamut to ensure vivid, accurate color rendering. They are also VESA DisplayHDR™True Black 500 certified for the deepest black levels. The touchscreens support high-precision stylus input using the optional 4096 pressure-level ASUS Pen, and the built-in ScreenXpert software enables smartphone-like multitouch gesture support for intuitive operation: users can launch a virtual keyboard, maximize a window, and much more with simple multi-finger gestures.
Zenbook DUO's detachable keyboard fits between its dual screens for practicality when carrying. This design enhances portability and convenience, allowing users to seamlessly use or charge the keyboard at any time without extra settings. The pogo-pin connectors on the edge of the lower screen ensure hassle-free docking, with auto-positioning magnets on the pogo pins and corners of the second screen to further enhance the overall user experience.
Effortlessly versatile
ASUS laptops feature user-centric designs that sets them apart from the crowd. Uniquely, Zenbook DUO is supplied with an ultra-quiet, full-size ASUS ErgoSense Bluetooth keyboard with an integrated touchpad, and this combined with the lay-flat 180° display hinge and convenient built-in kickstand allows several versatile user modes. The intuitive ScreenXpert software allows easy control of the display contents in all modes.
Supremely capable
Despite its ultra-compact form factor, Zenbook DUO doesn't sacrifice performance or functionality. It's powered for productivity by the latest generation of Intel processors — up to the all-new Core Ultra 9 H-series — combined with up to 32 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to a 2 TB PCIe 4.0 SSD. The redesigned 75 Wh high-capacity battery has an eco-friendly extended lifespan that supports up to 20% more charging cycles than the previous generation[iii]. As an Intel Evo Edition laptop, Zenbook DUO wakes instantly, charges fast, and delivers all-day battery life so users can confidently travel without their chargers.
Intel Core Ultra processors feature Intel's first integrated Neural Processing Unit (NPU), which delivers a dedicated engine to help unlock AI experiences on the PC, the next level in immersive graphics, and high-performance low-power processing, so users can work, game, and create without worrying about battery life. It's perfect for shifting workloads from the CPU and providing power-efficient AI acceleration for modern AI-enabled applications. The NPU delivers low-latency AI computing, accelerating multitasking to make Zenbook DUO highly efficient for work, creativity, and entertainment. All this enables users to seamlessly manage complex workloads and enhance productivity. And with the huge screen real estate available on Zenbook DUO, two full-size 14" displays, users can effortlessly run all their favorite productivity apps — and keep them in view — at the same time.
The 14.6 mm-thin chassis has no compromises in I/O capabilities, either, with two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, an HDMI® 2.1 (TMDS) port, and a convenient 3.5 mm audio jack, so users don't need to carry a bulky docking station or multiple adapters when traveling.
For unrivaled entertainment capabilities, Zenbook DUO features a powerful Harman Kardon-certified audio system with Dolby Atmos certification for immersive multidimensional spatial sound.
ASUS is committed to minimizing its impact on the environment, and Zenbook DUO is constructed from 90% post-industrial-recycled (PIR) magnesium-aluminum alloy. It massively exceeds ENERGY STAR®power-efficiency requirements by up to 43%, and all paper packaging is made from 100%-recyclable FSC™ Mix-certified and FSC Recycled paper. Stringent durability testing to the strictest US MIL-STD-810H standards ensures that Zenbook DUO is reliable in everyday use and maximizes the device's lifespan to enhance its sustainability.
Pricing & availability
ASUS Zenbook DUO is launching today, February 1. Available now. Resellers: Elgiganten, Dustin, Power, Proshop, Scandinavian Photo, and ASUS eShop
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28 999 NOK |
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[i] As of December, 2023 based on internal ASUS market analysis comparing ASUS Zenbook DUO (2024) with competing products in its class (laptops with 2 OLED displays measuring 14 inches diagonal) from vendors including Acer, Apple, HP, Huawei, Dell, Lenovo, Microsoft, and Samsung.
[ii] Without keyboard. Weight may vary according to specifications.
[iii] Data derived from ASUS laboratory testing, simulating daily charging frequency as the testing standard. However, the actual battery lifespan may vary due to factors such as product configuration, usage patterns, operational conditions, and power management settings. Over time, the battery's longevity naturally decreases.