The Asus Zenbook Duo lives up to its badass reputation with its unique dual-display design that allows for seamless app juggling without smudging the screens with fingerprints. As a journalist who frequently works in coffee shops, I took the Zenbook Duo for a test drive at two Starbucks locations in Manhattan. Despite the initial stares from patrons, I found that the city slickers of New York City were unfazed by the towering technological wonder.
Priced at a surprisingly affordable $1,499, the Zenbook Duo offers a dual-display experience that rivals pricier options like the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Fold and the HP Spectre Fold. With impressive specs including an Intel Core Ultra 7 155H CPU, Intel Arc graphics, 16GB of RAM, and 1TB of SSD storage, the Zenbook Duo is a powerhouse in a sleek package.
What sets the Zenbook Duo apart is its dual 14-inch OLED displays that allow for efficient multitasking. Whether juggling Slack, Gmail, Google Docs, or even watching Netflix while scrolling through Twitter, the Zenbook Duo delivers a seamless workflow experience. The detachable keyboard, complete with a trackpad, adds to the versatility of this innovative laptop.
While the Zenbook Duo’s design may be bulky compared to traditional laptops, its various modes (including book mode and tablet mode) offer flexibility for different use cases. The laptop is also equipped with a variety of ports, including HDMI 2.1, USB Type-A, Thunderbolt 4 ports, and a headset jack.
However, the Zenbook Duo is not without its drawbacks. The chassis attracts fingerprints easily, and the speakers may be too quiet for some users. Despite these minor flaws, the Asus Zenbook Duo stands out as a bold and innovative offering in the laptop market, showcasing Asus’ commitment to pushing the boundaries of laptop design.