What you need to know
- MrMobile reviews the ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 in his latest video.
- The ZenBook Duo 14 is a more portable and compact way to get a secondary display on a laptop.
- The ZenBook Duo 14 will be available for preorder soon.
ASUS unveiled the ZenBook Duo 14 at CES 2021. The laptop features ASUS's famous secondary display above its keyboard. The secondary display can be used to run apps, control apps on the main display, and perform all sorts of other functions. It also props up when in use to help keep the laptop cool.
The ZenBook Duo 14 is a unique laptop from ASUS that brings over display tech we've seen in devices like the ASUS ROG Zephyrus but packs them into a smaller form factor. How does that work out? You'll have to watch MrMobile's full review of course.
MrMobile dives into detail with the ZenBook Duo, including real-world use, specs, comparing it to other dual-screen devices, and more. We won't spoil the review here, but we will share a quick quote. MrMobile talks about the second screen of the device:
That second screen is no gimmick. It adds real value to every minute I spend on this machine.
Here's a spec breakdown of the ZenBook Duo 14 and its bigger sibling, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
| Category | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 (UX582) | ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 10 Pro | Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro |
| Processor | 10th Gen Intel Core i7-10870H Core i9-10980HK | 11th Gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 Core i7-1165G7 |
| RAM | Up to 32GB DDR4-2933MHz | Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266MHz |
| Graphics | Intel UHD NVIDIA RTX 3070 | Intel Iris Xe NVIDIA MX450 |
| Storage | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD | Up to 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD |
| Display | 15.6 inches (Main) 3840x2160 (4K) Touch 100% DCI-P3, OLED 14.09 inches (ScreenPad Plus) UHD, Touch | 14 inches (Main) 1920x1080 (FHD) Touch 100% sRGB, IPS 12.6 inches (ScreenPad Plus) FHD, Touch |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 3 USB-A 3.2 HDMI 2.1 3.5mm audio | Two Thunderbolt 4 USB-A 3.2 HDMI 3.5mm audio microSD reader |
| Audio | Harman-Kardon audio Array microphone | Harman-Kardon audio Array microphone |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6 Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Camera | IR camera | IR camera |
| Battery | 92Wh | 70Wh |
| Dimensions | 14.13 x 9.8 x 0.85 inches (359mm x 249mm x 21.5mm) | 12.76 x 8.74 x 0.67 inches (324mm x 222mm x 16.9mm) |
| Weight | 5.29 pounds (2.4kg) | 3.53 pounds (1.6kg) |
The ZenBook Duo 14 will be available for pre-order later this month in North America. Are you going to order ASUS's latest double-displayed laptop? Let us know in the comments below.
The ZenBook Duo 14 is a 14-inch laptop that brings over the secondary display tech we've seen from ASUS's mobile gaming rigs.
