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 HomeWindows 10 Pro |
| Processor | 10th Gen IntelCore i7-10870HCore i9-10980HK | 11th Gen IntelCore i5-1135G7Core i7-1165G7 |
| RAM | Up to 32GB DDR4-2933MHz | Up to 32GB LPDDR4x-4266MHz |
| Graphics | Intel UHDNVIDIA RTX 3070 | Intel Iris XeNVIDIA 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)Touch100% DCI-P3, OLED14.09 inches (ScreenPad Plus)UHD, Touch | 14 inches (Main)1920x1080 (FHD)Touch100% sRGB, IPS12.6 inches (ScreenPad Plus)FHD, Touch |
| Ports | Two Thunderbolt 3USB-A 3.2HDMI 2.13.5mm audio | Two Thunderbolt 4USB-A 3.2HDMI3.5mm audiomicroSD reader |
| Audio | Harman-Kardon audioArray microphone | Harman-Kardon audioArray microphone |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 5.0 | Wi-Fi 6Bluetooth 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.
