This $5099 laptop got me through lockdown | Zenbook Duo 2021 Review

[@dkamhaji]

It’s $2999 now for this spec. Would it be worth it at that price? I’m an adobe after effects profesional animator and comper. Would be using it at home 98%of the time as my second work machine.

[@VladimirKostek]

Just did a Pros vs Cons vid of this laptop and I totally agree with you, the second screen seems more useful in theory but in practice there are a lot of little faults. The deal breaker for me was the angle of it and the overall heft of the laptop package. The upcoming Zephyrus duo screen has more incline to it with the sliding screen update so that will be interesting to see. Either way i'm glad Asus is implementing on the design, this 2nd gen is already way better than the 1st. Looking forwards to the 3rd or 4th gen. Loved the review by the way Toby, glad it got you through COVID!

[@tobiasgvenus]

Yeah keen to see where this tech goes moving forward! Thanks for the feedback :D

[@mikerussell911]

Nice review. Hey to all of you folks that complain about the pen, no mount! I have one word for you all. Its called VELCRO. Cheers.

[@geo32573]

As a multitasker who constantly has to use multiple screens for work and have grown accustomed to the extra screen real estate for casual use as well, this laptop is perfect. I used to hate using laptops on the go because I felt so limited in what I could do. I hate having to tab through stuff constantly. I like easy access to multiple apps and this laptop fulfills that need. I don't know if I can go back to a single screen laptop because of the Duo. Edit: I wouldn't buy the $5000+ version of it though LOL! I bought one on sale for $1400 (different specs, 16 GB Ram, i7 11th gen processor and nvidia GPU with 1 TB SSD) and it's definitely worth that price.

[@eatcarumbah]

this legit will be perfect for my nft scam project

[@BrJD-ii4iv]

When I watch movies or sports, my zenbrook doesn’t show that crisp. What am I doing wrong?

[@jesuschristfirst5775]

What's the difference between this one and the 4k oled, 32gb ram, $3000 one on amazon?

[@corymcdonald3703]

I just ordered one so I’m going to find out. I think 5k is to much but 3k seems reasonable

[@jesuschristfirst5775]

@@corymcdonald3703 I wound up getting the 4k on Amazon and it's great overall. Only issues I've had are little bugs such as the TouchPad turning into a mouse, which it's not supposed to. And automatic updates even when disabled. But you can uninstall them on windows 11.

[@themadears]

Does it support usb type C charging.?

[@BC-sx9ob]

Curious what competing laptops are available for less money as you mention in the video. Good Video review!!

[@elmalloc]

the problem is it will be worth $1500 when the 4000 series version comes out

[@marcventura8878]

We’re you playing games with the laptop unplugged? If so you weren’t getting the full capabilities for gaming performance.

[@tobiasgvenus]

Yeah for sure. Pretty much had to otherwise the battery would die very quickly anyway!

[@nobelprizeinmedicine]

Hi! What were your graphics settings for Hitman 3? Did you play it at 1080p? Thank you!

[@tobiasgvenus]

Tried in both 4k and 1080. Thought it was a driver issue but that didn't seem to help either.

[@nobelprizeinmedicine]

@@tobiasgvenus Got it, so lower than ultra settings for newer games with this laptop if ever I get this. I'm considering getting this for both work and for some on the side Total War/Hitman gaming. Thank you for your review! Good to know you recovered from COVID as well. Take care, sir!

[@UrdnotAkongo]

@@nobelprizeinmedicine I have it, it's an absolute beast of a machine. Currently playing Dying Light 2 at 1080 with ray tracing on, butter smooth. Also use it to play VR like After The Fall VR on all high, wirelessly stream it to my Quest 2, mirror my VR view on the monitor, have OBS screen record that, all at the same time and I get zero hiccups. Not sure why the reviewer has to put it on all low for Hitman and Halo, that's absolutely ridiculous. I'm getting 60fps in Cyberpunk, all ultra 1080.

[@nobelprizeinmedicine]

@@UrdnotAkongo Thank you for your reply. I actually bought it as well, and I have the same experience as you. It runs my total war games perfectly at around 60 to 80 fps on 2K resolution. It has to be plugged for it to perform at its best. I'm considering getting Cyberpunk as well, great to know it can handle that as well.

[@ayamac6191]

do you recommend this laptop for a structural engineer student?

[@khalilhenderson4082]

I'm an engineer and yes it's great due to the graphics card and more especially for 3d rendering

[@ayamac6191]

@@khalilhenderson4082 i bought it thanks!!

[@IIAxisHaloII]

@@ayamac6191 I have the gaming 16 inch version of this laptop I am a software engineering student and it’s great

[@corymcdonald3703]

I just bought one for 3200. Witch I think is much more reasonable. I can’t even find one for the price you paid.

[@tobiasgvenus]

That $5099 is in AUD. Looks like it's a bit cheaper these days which is nice.

[@bradcruise6291]

But, can it play Crysis?

[@tess4268]

Is there a difference between zenbook and zephyrus duo please

[@dhl2016]

Different design. One is more for gamers, the other for gamers who don’t want to get find out by others and pretend to be professionals.

[@bradcruise6291]

The gpu on zephyrus is the real one. The ZenBook 3070 or 3080 is severely handicapped by low power TDP. So a ZenBook 3070 is more like a high power mobile [phone]ti. The zephyrus allows the 3070 to achieve closer to max potential. It's a scam to call this card a 3070 when it's been handicapped so much. It's deceptive marketing.

[@RedLeo-pf9yo]

I want It for my traveling computer. I don’t really care about weight.

[@tobiasgvenus]

It's pretty heavy for travel!

[@quantumfire6954]

I had this wonderful machine but unfortunately the screen failed after only 1 week ...

[@tobiasgvenus]

It failed? That's no good. Hope you can get it repaired

[@berkcan3475]

dude sorry but I cant take this review serious cuz you watched BNHA season 5 every laptop is made look awesome with that anime season 😎

[@amateurwizard]

Can it charge over USB-C?

[@tobiasgvenus]

No

[@theodorevelentzas1065]

@@tobiasgvenus It cant charge over usb-C thats a joke for the price tag, what about a sim slot does it have one for cellular

[@TobiasGGamer]

2 screen 2 furious

[@alijangi5398]

5k is lot money for Asus

[@aazraf]

Lol