•  Date Published: 02 Feb 2025
    • Intel Core i7-12700H
    • Intel Iris Xe Graphics G7 (96EU)
    • 14.5″, 2.8K (2880 x 1800), 120 Hz, OLED
    • 512GB SSD
    • 16GB RAM
    • 1.75 kg (3.9 lbs)
    6.6
    TOTAL SCORE
    6.5 Portability Good
    10.0 Display EXCEPTIONAL
    6.6 For Work Good
    3.8 For Gaming Mediocre

    Specs

    • HDD/SSD
    • 512GB SSD
    • M.2 Slot
    • 1x 2280 PCIe NVMe 4.0 x4  See photo
    • RAM
    • 16GB RAM
    • OS
    • Windows 11 Home
    • Body Material
    • Aluminum
    • Dimensions
    • 323.5 x 224.7 x 17.9~19.6 mm (12.74" x 8.85" x 0.70")
    • Weight
    • 1.75 kg (3.9 lbs)
    • Ports and connectivity
    • 1x USB Type-A
    • 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps)
    • 2x USB Type-C
    • Thunderbolt 4, Power Delivery (PD), DisplayPort
    • HDMI
    • 2.1
    • Card Reader
    • microSD (microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC)
    • Ethernet LAN
    • Wi-Fi
    • 802.11ax
    • Bluetooth
    • 5.3
    • Audio jack
    • 3.5 Combo Jack
    • Features
    • Fingerprint reader
    • Web camera
    • FHD
    • Backlit keyboard
    • Microphone
    • Array Microphone w/ Cortana and Alexa Voice Rec.
    • Speakers
    • Speakers by Harman Kardon
    • 12.7" ScreenPad Plus (2880 x 864, IPS, with stylus support)

    Portability

    ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402, 12th Gen Intel)
    12.74" x 8.85" x 0.70" Dimensions
    1.75 kg (3.9 lbs) Weight
    Average 14.5-inch laptop
    1.47 kg (3.2 lbs) -16% Weight

    Review

    ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED in-depth review

    Undoubtedly, ASUS is a champion in innovation. Today, we found ourselves a Zenbook that is dual-wielding a couple of displays. But it is not your ordinary "Duo" notebook (not that any laptop with two screens can be called ordinary). Are you ready for the name? ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402) Turbo BiFuel 16V Twin Spark ... Yes, things are getting a little out of hand with the naming these days, as manufacturers are trying to paint the full picture for its potential customers, as soon as they view the listing in the online store.Nevertheless, the Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has its reasons to be considered as complicated. The two displays are not the only intriguing feature - you are now treated to Intel's 12th Gen processors, which in this case have a 45W TDP. For an even more overkill s[...]

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    Pros

    • Deep blacks and infinite contrast ratio
    • 100% DCI-P3 coverage from the main panel (Samsung ATNA45AF01-0 (SDC416D))
    • 120Hz refresh rate with crazy fast pixel response times (Samsung ATNA45AF01-0 (SDC416D))
    • Surprising performance
    • ScreenPad Plus experience
    • Exceptional concept
    • Loud and dynamic speakers
    • Includes a stylus and a stand
    • Rigid build quality
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 + MicroSD card slot + HDMI 2.1 connector
    • IR face recognition

    Cons

    • Soldered memory
    • Uncomfortable keyboard and touchpad location
    • Gets pretty warm during long gaming sessions
    • Average battery life

    Disassembly, maintenance and upgrade options

    The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402) is quite an innovative machine, which gets a lot of boxes checked. However, upgradability is a bit overlooked.Check out all ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402) prices and configurations in our Specs System or read more in our In-Depth review.1. Remove the bottom plate To access this notebook's internals, you need to undo 10 Torx-head screws. Then, pry the bottom panel with a plastic tool, and lift it away from the chassis.2. Battery Inside, we see a 76Wh battery pack. It lasts for 7 hours and 30 minutes of Web browsing, or 6 hours an[...]

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