The FUTURE of CREATOR Laptop design?! Asus Zenbook Duo 2024 DUAL SCREEN Laptop Review

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I got the chance to try out the Asus Zenbook Duo 2024 (UX8406)! As someone that loves working with dual monitors (has done for many, many years!) this laptop was a bit of a dream, on paper at least. But is it actually any good in the real world?! And, can it video edit?! Lets find out.
00:00 Intro
00:27 First Glance
01:15 Those Screens
02:47 How it works?!
04:55 Dual Screen Mode
06:37 Desktop Mode
07:34 Virtual Keyboard
08:05 ASUS Pen
08:54 Sharing MOde
10:14 Screen Xpert
10:56 Performance
12:33 Davinci Resolve
13:43 Photo Editing
14:20 Real World EDITING Test
15:11 Battery Life
16:28 Thermals
17:14 Connectivity
17:52 Speakers
18:13 Webcam
18:28 Price
18:49 Conclusion
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I hope you found this useful :) Thanks for watching.
Mr Alex Tech

[@PuffinPass]

Wow that price caught me off guard, I was expecting a much higher pricetag on it. Surprisingly affordable considering the tech and form factor.

[@willhutton1516]

I have this laptop. Max size here in the U.S is ultra 9 185H and 1TB SSD. I bought it for college. Since I’ll need something powerful enough to run 3D modeling software and mastercam CNC G-code software. Only SolidWorks didn’t run great out of the box, but with some tweaking it became bearable. Mastercam and Inventor ran smoothly and the wireless keyboard was incredibly useful when using the model as a reference for my machined parts. Only thing I need to solve is having more USB/C ports cause I use a wired mouse. I’m also thinking of making an eGPU setup for 1440p max settings gaming. Since this is a powerful CPU, loading up the GPU with the power should lend to good performance in most games those ports are both Thunderbolt 4 afterall.

[@Priyam_B]

Does solidworks give a lot of issues? Cause I'm thinking to get it as a freshman in mechanical engineering as welll!

[@willhutton1516]

@@Priyam_B it does, but I was also using the 2022 version as that’s what my school had access to. Newer versions may run better. I had to turn almost all the settings to off/low for it to work smoothly. If you’re looking to do a lot of 3D modeling both now and in the future, get a laptop with a verified workstation card. If it’s just for one or 3 classes then you’ll manage just fine. Inventor and Mastercam all work flawlessly with this laptop tho. So it’s probably just a SolidWorks issue.

[@willhutton1516]

@@Priyam_B I’m actually getting ready to make a eGPU setup for when I’m at home so I can play Helldivers 2, since I can’t rn since I’m on Xbox, and have no Desktop pc.

[@Priyam_B]

@@willhutton1516ohkaayyy got it. Thanks a lottttt super helpful

[@itsmahdisadeghi]

It's the best review I've seen for this laptop. I cannot thank you enough for the time you've put into making this video. I had many questions about this laptop having seen that on KZbin 4 months ago and You've answered most if not all of them. Thank you, thank you, thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@celestepalm6949]

I just got myself a new 2nd monitor & now I see this.

[@MrAlexTech]

Ha 2nd monitor is alot cheaper tbf! 😄

[@celestepalm6949]

@@MrAlexTech Yes, that monitor will allow me to work while saving up for the Zenbook Duo.😆 Hopefully by then they'll have made some mods on the stuff you mentioned. Great review! 👍

[@simplysaida]

This was an incredibly useful and well informed review. Thank you so much for your honesty both on the pros and cons. You were very fair in your assessment and I can only hope that Asus takes your critiques to heart and makes the next generations even better. Excellent video! I thank you for all your hard work. I have learned so much from you, over years at this point.

[@MrAlexTech]

Thank you! Appreciate it.

[@fcolella]

Very good review Alex! Caught my attention!

[@brokestud13524]

Great review! Highly considering of getting this 👌

[@arnoldsnodgrass2953]

Less money than I was expecting and a very cool device. Thanks.

[@amihosseinsharifzadeh2833]

Very nice review ! thanks

[@philwebb67]

I have had one for a couple of weeks and absolutely love it. Surprised you didn't mention the dials & control panel in Screen Expert

[@grogu1979]

i am eyeing one for around $2000 , is it powerful enough for that price or the price just for the dual screen function? thanks

[@flyingface]

Love it!

[@HewalGuenes]

Looks really cool. Because you mentioned it: It would be great to have a Workflow Tutorial. Your Workflow for Editing your Videos would be very great. Sometimes I feel a bit slow while editing my or the the customers Video.

[@colinclark3218]

I recently bought an 18" Asus ROG STRIX laptop to use as my away from home computer. I am a keen photographer and I am also starting to get into video. I am currently half way through a 20-day trip and I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Photoshop, with lots of add-ons, works flawlessly and I have had no problems at all with DaVinci Resolve. The 18" screen is a joy to look at. Hats off to Asus.

[@Sustainavore]

Wish they made something like this that was high performance for Davinci Resolve. Would be absolutely amazing. Love the review though. Got me very excited until you got to the Resolve part lol. Alex, what is your recommendation for a laptop to run Resolve? We plan to live mobile in a van for a couple years, and we are full-time editors, and are really worrying about what laptop to get!

[@Coatsey007]

Alex, you do these videos very well and maybe you should do some more but independently. I read the website and watched your video and found yours to be very useful. This dual screen set up is an absolute yes for people like us. The problem is, I want Apple like battery and screen colours with brightness. It’s very impressive, I’m an almost, so close.

[@celestepalm6949]

Oh I'm definitely getting myself this when my cash stores restored. That's video editing on the go in grand style!

[@Coatsey007]

@@celestepalm6949 agree, the two screen layout is brilliant for that. My problem is I’m coming from a MacBook Pro M1 16 inch and the battery life, screen for HDR and build quality mean that whilst it’s amazing value for money, I’d prefer more expensive option that covers those things.

[@Redhaired31]

Hi! Thanks for the review! I'm looking for a good performance laptop for graphic design, illustration ane animation. Do you think this would be a good option? I use Photoshop, Illustrator, Indesign, After Effects, maybe a bit of Premier. Also, is it comfortable to draw in the screen like for replacing a wacom tablet?

[@lintheartist]

Commenting in case they respond to this

[@2424rocket]

Alex! Where the f¥#k is Resolve 19!?? if we don’t get it, I may slit my wrist. What the…? Four days from NAB… I’m dying.

[@MikeStevens]

Damn it. I was thinking of switching from my M1 MacBook Pro to one of these for photo and video editing (mainly because I prefer Android over iOS), but it really sounds like I might as well stick with Mac for now. Really seems like this thing, despite being the highest spec available, is only just good enough for 4K video editing.

[@MrAlexTech]

Really depends exactly what you're doing but yeah it's not a high end video editing rig. It did pretty well for what I needed though tbf!

[@lucabastianello9830]

I have a Zenbook duo 2021, and i Simply love the dualscreen^^ the only down side Is the mx450, but who cares^^

[@mylifepart2]

Beautiful review... thank you...they should give that computer to y for free...great job

[@sh4unity204]

Great review. But you didn't try reviewing gaming performance on this 32gb Ultra 9? Since this didn't have a dedicated gpu, I got the oled, Ultra 7 155H, 16gb model on release and it suprisingly does everything i ever want if needed. Even gaming was actually possible in high settings on this intel arc igpu, with the right steps.

[@IceColdDarkness13]

Thank you so much for your comment, i am looking/ searching for a while for how good and efficient is the ultra 5 with 16gb, as it is the only one i can find :( I would love the 32gb version with intel ultra 9, but i can't find it anymore. And most youtube reviews are with 32gb ultra 9. Many thanks again. Have a great day

[@TroyQwert]

At first glance I like - wow! On the second thought I kinda: do I really need that? 😊

[@samantharose1222]

I am on seriously struggling to decide between this new asus laptop or getting a MacBook with an m3 pro chip. My thinking is if I get the MacBook, I can use my iPad as my second display. However the asus include everything in one… I am a UI and content designer so I need to consider a laptop that will support my job. Anybody got any advice for me here? Would really appreciate it.

[@patrickman9681]

Just bought the Asus. I would say really it comes down to if you prefer Mac OS or Windows. If you don't have a preference then definitely get the Asus. Note I prefer the windows 10 start menu so I use Explorer Patcher to have that menu on Windows 11. The build quality on the Asus is fantastic, better than I expected. I also have a 2021 Zenbook (single screen) and compared to that this is a little thicker (and probably thicker than the M3 macbook) but so so worth it. As someone that insists on multiple screens a lot of the time, this laptop is a dream come true, not having to haul out and plug in a 2nd screen, just pop the keyboard off and start working. And having a wireless keyboard is great too. And the hinge/stand thing is a lot sturdier than expected, I can even lay in bed and do dual-screen mode with it next to me on the bed. Anyways, this is a real head turner and a joy to use.

[@CraigHollabaugh]

wow, you got quite an impact, the Asus Duo is sold out in many retailers.

[@udo9999]

interesting. Thanks.

[@billyjjackson]

The screens look awesome 😎 I have a OLED Zenbook Pro duo UX582LR, performance is great, battery is terrible, laptop can heat your home even when just browsing and unfortunately using the pen has been pretty useless as the angle and feel of the main screen isnt good for it and the second screen is a little small and fiddly. I wanted it for 3D sculpting and drawing. Saying that I don't regret the purchase, just didn't want to have to take a drawing tablet around with me. It's great to add controls or tabs to second screen and edits effects etc with ease. And the best thing is having two touch screens is the closest I'll get to being in Star Trek 🖖 live long and proxy

[@patrickman9681]

Just bought one, def the greatest laptop ever made, although seems like Asus is doing the i9 version with 1tb SSD (at least mine was). Great performance, gorgeous screens, swanky swanky piece of hardware.

[@UnboundedArtandCrafts]

Oh ohw another Studio license 😅 Crazy laptop ❤

[@MrAlexTech]

My previous Resolve vid has 40 '5 minute fridays' within it, so I reckon that cleared me for this one haha!

[@LimitlessLivingOver60]

I had an Asus ZenBook Duo. I loved the speed and convenience. BUT I discovered that it was very fragile when it fell off a table in the RV onto the (not that hard) floor two feet below, The screen was destroyed. Fortunately, I had insurance on it. I replaced it with a dell xps 17 fully loaded and that has been my workhorse.

[@wisdomadingo2844]

I see stores selling the high-end Core 9 32gb version with 1TB SSD meanwhile on Asus official spec sheet it's supposed to 2TB just like yours. What's going on, are the stores swapping out the SSD?

[@grogu1979]

tbh that seems to be the only version available when i search it online , even on asus india's website it mentioned core 9 with 1TB only

[@patrickman9681]

Don't think the 2tb one is actually available, maybe it will be eventually.

[@Digitalmedia4less]

If you can afford it, it's the only way to go if you need dual screens. This will definitely be my next laptop.

[@itsmahdisadeghi]

What do you mean if you can afford it? It's waaaay cheaper then laptops in the same or inferior class! It's even cheaper than z fold 5.

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

Would love to see this with the new Snapdragon Elite processor or maybe two🤔. Definitely could become a creators on the go unit.

[@EricBarthDev]

you really want the Recall feature ? storing screenshots all of the time without your actual consent ?

[@rodneyturnerphoto]

@@EricBarthDevwhat are you talking about?

[@mem5922]

VERY cool. If the OLED screens were as good as my Lenovo X1 yoga gen 2, I'd buy it in a heartbeat!! Except for... it lacks physical mouse buttons above the trackpad and no fingerprint reader option.

[@nicholash8021]

It has the option of two 1K or two 3K screens. I'm using the 3K version right now, and the OLED displays are absolutely perfect. I can't see how it could get any better for 14". I only use an MX Ergo trackball (will never use a mouse or trackpad again and haven't for 15 years. Once you track, you never go back. You don't need a fingerprint reader when you have face ID. The only issue I have is with battery life but I bought a charge pack to sit underneath it while its propped up.

[@carlosc1512]

I had to return mine as i was only getting 3 hours max battery life, How's everyone else's battery?

[@oneeyedphotographer]

I was concerned you wouldn't get to the USB ports. My Vivobook Pro has two useless USB 2.0 ports of the four. I would not have bought it had I know. I was wondering why it was taking hours to empty my Lumix S1R. Did you mention SSD capacity?

[@JPC009]

2TB

[@nicholash8021]

The USA version comes with 1TB only.

[@TroyQwert]

I thought I needed something for doodling ... 😬

[@mikehardy8247]

I have bad eyesight. My 14" Lenovo ThinkPad is difficult to see. I've moved files to wrong folders, GOOD BYE. I carry a 21 inch monitor (mains powered) half the time. A friend told me about add on monitors for laptops, $700 hmm.. This would check all the boxes. I was contemplating a 16" anyway. Thanks for this!

[@Rizleteet]

This would be gorgeous for release by 16 inches/ ram upgradable up to 64~128gb, nvme ssd upgradable

[@GreasyFox]

A worthy tool for any content creators who travel a lot. The only downside is the almost non upgradability.

[@xuananle2466]

Does the second panel automatically turn on the first time you removed the keyboard? Mine has never turned on

[@BARCINO-du4dg]

(i dont own one) i think it is. you might want to check your laptop and make sure its working properly

[@patrickman9681]

Yes, the 2nd screen automatically turns on when you remove the keyboard. Check windows settings to make sure something's not disabled, but yes first time the keyboard came off the 2nd screen came on.

[@DaveTimperley]

Asus should produce some specilty keyboards for this lhing, like one with a job dial, or a piano keyboard

[@MrAlexTech]

Thickness will be the issue I'd imagine!

[@Coatsey007]

Follow-up to my previous comment, I’m looking at the price and I think they’re pitching this wrong, I would upgrade the screen in terms of brightness in colour, 120 Hz whilst impressive less relevant, improve the battery and sell it for Apple like prices and I actually think they’ll make more money and more sales. Actually, maybe not more sales, I see it sold out, but more profit.

[@MrAlexTech]

Ahh yeah I see your point! However, people do tend to make a big fuss about 60hz these days. There was a massive thing about one of the iPhones being 60Hz. I do think it's overblown though as I'm currently replying to you via a 60Hz monitor! More nits/colour goodness would never be a bad thing though so I agree with you there.

[@ian_thekorean]

bruh tf are you talking about 😂🤫 don't tell these companies they can price higher, do you not like money? fuck all that exclusivity shit actually

[@Rascate81]

WTF. Look for any other computer with the ultra 9. They are over 2k and you are asking to raise the price.

[@jd2161]

Nope. I want 120 hz. All my other devices are. It would be extremely noticable. Only Apple people would say something like this. The battery life is decent for a laptop and it charges to 60% in around 40 mins. No need to price gouge like apple. This is affordable. This device just isnt for you. Buy a macbook

[@StitchSprites]

This was perfect in every way until I began trying to be productive and actually work on it using heavier programs like blender or unity, which is the main reason I needed two screens. There was no lag at all, but what was worse was the laptop kept shutting down. Basically as long as you aren't running any 3d programs, this laptop is perfect in every other way.

[@deepindersingh2698]

❤

[@armando.visuals]

I hope you see this. You might be the only one that can help... Its not related to this video but hoping since you just posted this one you check the comments. Im having issues dropping music and sfx to my timeline. When i play it it sounds stuttery and jittery. I have checked all the settings which are: 1- Made sure my play back frame rate is the same as my timeline 2- My Audio I/O settings - Playback Processing Buffer size is set to AUTO 3- In the Preview widow (...) i have it set to Show all Video Frame rates 4- Cache rendering is set to SMART Am I missing something?... Ive done everything everyone says in KZbin. Im gonna try to call support but figured you might see this and know the answer or so? Or If anyone can help I will much appreciate the help. Thank you!

[@LifeofJohnG]

I would uninstall and reinstall and see if that solves it. At least then you'd have all settings at default and you know they should work.

[@armando.visuals]

@@LifeofJohnG Yeah I guess I can try that. I did the new update right before so I wonder if it's a bug from the new update. I'll tell you what is happening if you want to test it. So you select an IN and OUT point from a song before dropping into the timeline. Then when you drop it in the timeline extend the song dragging from the corner like we usually extend a clip then play it. Im in the new updated version so not sure if the new update messed something up. Are we supposed to back up our projects before the update? thank you for your time

[@LifeofJohnG]

@@armando.visuals Sounds strange. But tbh, I rarely use in out until its on timeline. I've never used it on audio. I edit that on the timeline. Quite often I add markers and just cut or drop volume. I may do a video tmr so I'll look into it. I'm no expert mind you. Just a user of the free version.

[@armando.visuals]

@@LifeofJohnG i set the in and outs on the preview window to set the part of the sound or song etc if its a long portion and only need part of it. Regardless it shouldn’t do that. I guess ill wait to talk to them this Sunday at the BlackMagic Convention. Thank you!

[@LifeofJohnG]

​@@armando.visuals I can understand why you do it. Out of interest, if you drag the audio onto its own audio timeline and then cut it, does it do it then? Maybe you've found a bug. Good luck at the convention. That'll be good I'm sure. Cheers.

[@Greacher]

only if its coming with out fans with power then its my future xd

[@karikaru]

Wish it had a dedicated gpu

[@barryobrien1890]

The new snapdragon cpu which has been optimised for davinci will be the lappy to get as it has great battery life and MacBook or better performance

[@MrAlexTech]

Yeaaah I've tried to contact them a few times to see if I can play it when released! No reply yet but fingers crossed.

[@barryobrien1890]

@@MrAlexTech I am sure Asus will be there at the start with a few great options

[@xti2020]

This is great. Looks amazing. I’m a mac guy but why can’t Apple innovate like this?!

[@JoeF330]

Because they know they'll get your money no matter if all they do is change the most miniscule thing every year.

[@xti2020]

@@JoeF330 think you nailed it.

[@MrAlexTech]

Apple don't really innovate these days, that hasn't been their model in years really. They tend to watch what others are doing, wait until the kinks have been worked out and the tech has improved, then 'reinvent' those things and just make really really good versions of them. Which on one hand is annoying, on the other kinda makes sense ha. If I was in the laptop manufacturing game, that's probably what I'd do too 😄 Which is why I get excited when brands do take risks and try cool designs, like this one!

[@robertpolak9532]

Give me 16 inch version of this magnificient laptop with nummeric keyboard.... otherwise I will have to use an external keyboard with a nummeric pad

[@alexandertorres8442]

Type type type pretending to do work! lol 6:03

[@TheTAEclub]

No way that's 14 inch?

[@DaveTimperley]

You use the phrase 'as well' too much. Just lop it off the end of your sentaces with the vid ed. They don't add anything and a bit of pause at the end of a sentace is good for presentations 🙂

[@YusufVali]

whilst it may look cool - the actual product does not work. Its sluggish - and when switching orientation - it switches off. In fact use the web camera and it switches off. Try talking to Asus customer services in the uk - which is non existance. They hide behind emails. When asking for a refund - they first state 3-5 working days - now i have been told it will be 10 working days. The company is run like a corner shop. No professionalism at all

[@andrejcupac7359]

I'd rather just stick with a trusty ol MacBook. I love innovating, but some things are just better kept simple