Jan 10, 2024
During CES 2022, ASUS launched the revolutionary Zenbook 17 Fold
OLED. And you may have thought, "That's it, there is nothing else
that can surprise me in laptop design."
Well, think again.
At CES 2024, ASUS is launching the new Zenbook DUO dual-screen
laptop — the ultimate productivity beast. It is designed to give
users twice as many possibilities by allowing them to work on twice
as much screen space, expanding horizons. Read on to learn more
about ASUS Zenbook Duo.
Versatile Usage Scenarios
When you first look at the new ASUS Zenbook DUO , you’ll notice it’s
not just another laptop: Its body houses two 14-inch ASUS Lumina
OLED touchscreens and it comes with a detachable wireless keyboard.
The form factor doubles your viewing space — much like an external
screen would, except in this case it’s part of the laptop, so it is
compact and easy to transport.
The second embedded screen is great for productivity. You can use it
vertically, in a laptop mode — with or without the Bluetooth®
keyboard. Without it, a virtual keyboard will appear on the lower
screen when you need to type. The virtual keyboard is optimized to
give you a smooth and accurate typing experience. You can also use a
virtual touchpad by simply tapping the screen with three fingers, or
if you prefer, you can operate the laptop with the touch of your
finger or a swipe of a stylus.
If you wish to go with the good old familiar clamshell laptop
format, you also have that option — simply place the Bluetooth®
ErgoSense keyboard on top of the lower screen and use the Zenbook
DUO like you would any other clamshell laptop. As a bonus, the lower
screen will then turn off to help you save power and extend the
battery life. In both the laptop modes, you can use the sleeve* with
foldable stand to lift the laptop by 12° for comfortable typing
angle.
If you like the vertical duo-screen setup and want to take full
advantage of both screens real estate and would rather use a
keyboard, simply set up the laptop in dual-screen mode. You can open
it at an angle of between 40° and 70° with the built-in kickstand
and connect the ErgoSense Keyboard with the pogo pins or Bluetooth®
to use the laptop comfortably and have much more viewing space.
You also have the option to prop up the screens horizontally and use
the Bluetooth® keyboard in desktop mode. This is a great idea if you
are used to working at a desk with an external monitor, but are
currently on the go, working somewhere where you have no access to
an external display.
And finally, the sharing mode. You can lay the laptop flat with a
hinge open at 180° and use it somewhat similarly to a tablet. Then
you can choose to mirror the screens and turn one of them
upside-down, which comes very handy when trying to show someone what
you’re working on during collaboration sessions.
The Zenbook DUO comes with an intuitive smart software that allows
you to easily operate the laptop with intuitive gestures, such as
activating a virtual keyboard by tapping with six fingers,
activating a floating touchpad with a tap of three fingers, tapping
the screen with five fingers to maximize the view of
currently-active window, or try out the window flicker gesture to
easily move content between the two screens with one finger.
Exceptional OLED Visuals — On Both Displays
Both 3K OLED screens come in a comfortable 16:10 aspect ratio.
Viewing space is expansive, thanks to ultra-thin NanoEdge bezels
that provide a 91% screen-to-body ratio.
Each display covers 100% of the DCI-P3 color gamut and is
DisplayHDR™ True Black 500-certified, providing the deepest-possible
blacks. The displays are also Pantone Validated to ensure lifelike
colors. In addition, the Zenbook DUO displays received both VESA and
TÜV Rheinland certification for low blue light levels.
Powerful Specifications
If the dual-screen format wasn’t enough of a productivity booster in
itself, this laptop is also a powerful machine. Powered by up to the
latest Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, the Zenbook DUO delivers
high-end mobile performance for smooth multitasking, handling even
the heaviest processing without a hiccup. It also features up to 32
GB of memory and up to a 2 TB PCIe® 4.0 SSD. For an ultrafast
wireless connection, it offers gigabit-class WiFi 6E as well.
The Zenbook DUO is Intel® Evo™-certified, so you can count on
instant wake-up, fast WiFi, and long battery life to keep you
productive throughout the day. Plus, it includes a rich lineup of
I/O ports, including two Thunderbolt™ 4 ports, an HDMI 2.1 port, a
USB Type-A, and an audio jack.
AI-Powered Features
The new ASUS Zenbook DUO takes advantage of the latest advancements
in AI technologies to make your life easier. For example, the
proprietary ASUS AiSense Camera knows when you’re away and enhances
your image during video calls. AI noise cancellation further
enhances the video-calling experience by clearing out all
unnecessary noise from your background.
The new Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processors available in this laptop
come with a dedicated Neural-Network Processing unit, designed
specifically to handle AI tasks. In addition to built-in Intel® Arc
graphics, the laptop features Microsoft AI solutions — Copilot and
Designer. These two tools help with research, designing slide decks,
and many more common tasks.
Who Is It for?
ASUS Zenbook DUO is a great laptop for anyone who would appreciate
more viewing space on a laptop. It comes users for those who need a
new, outstanding laptop for work, life, or the combination of both!
At work, having the two screens in one laptop body comes useful for
example during online meetings. On one screen you can have the
online call window open while you continue working on the other. Or,
see reference materials and your workspace at the same time, without
having to switch views between the two.
In everyday life, this comes handy when trying to catch up online.
For example, you can be discussing the holidays with your friends or
family on one screen while actually looking through tickets and
accommodation options on the other.
It’s also super-useful when trying to combine the two. No matter if
you’re an actual parent or a pet parent, you may want to have a look
at your little one while working to make sure everything is in
order. Do that on one screen, while going through your work to-do
list on the other.
And all that multitasking space in one compact body that is easy to
use anywhere, anytime, without the use of additional devices like an
external monitor.
Discover the New Zenbook DUO
The ASUS Zenbook DUO offers unprecedented versatility plus AI
features that make it a powerhouse of productivity — even on the go.
Click below to learn more about this incredible new product!
Discover the New Zenbook DUO
*The sleeve is optionally bundled. Product specifications may differ
from country to country. We recommend that you check with your local
dealers for the specifications of the products available in your
country.