Asus Zenbook (not Pro) Duo

ShadBot · October 30, 2019

So recently while browsing through Amazon I came across a version of the Asus Zenbook Duo line-up, which was available with an i5/i7-10^th generation processor along with 8gb of ram(cannot be upgraded I think) and a MX250 2gb graphics card. It is a 14 inch device(unlike the pro duo which is 15.6 inch) and is only available in Eurasia, I think. It's not available in North America that's all I know. I, myself, am an Indian would like to ask if the device is worth it or not.

It costs 89749 INR(which is like $1250) for the i5 model. Is it worth it to go for the second screen or should I get a laptop, priced similarly, which has better hardware? If yes which one? Btw the i7 model costs 112629 INR( around $1600)

Link to official page to the device: https://www.asus.com/in/Laptops/ZenBook-Duo-UX481FL/

Wellingtonzed · October 30, 2019

Okay. Its important to note that the dual screen laptop is primary an editors dream rather than a daily machine.

Keep in mind this is a review for the top of the spec RTX 2060 uber expensive one, but you'll see the use case and who its primarily aiming towards. You might be able to edit some 1080P videos with these specs if youre into editing.

Now that being said, the pricing seems pretty good for such a machine. So long as you just plan to use it as more of a normal laptop and whatnot. so no heavy duty gaming and stuff cause of the specs.

And youll have a device that will turn some heads. So if you understand who this laptop is targeting, and your ok with the price, you may have a gem in your hands.

You might be able to play a game or two like E-Sports titles with the MX 250 like Rocket League, Overwatch at low settings, CSGO etc... nothing beyond that.

I took a look at other higher end laptops in Amazon.in and it seems to be priced similarly. So value wise it seems solid. Just one thing though. If you do choose to get it, Asus doesnt have the best quality control. Sometimes laptops with faulty components get shipped. It even happened to me. I got a Zephyrus G and there was a hardware problem as i tried to install extra ram. Windows was also going crazy and freezing my laptop. I returned it and got a new one which has been working wonderfully. Thats not to say theyre not reliable, they can last years, its just that you should make sure if you do get it make sure everything works out of the box.

Otherwise your fine. Also, if you plan to edit videos, render and model stuff, get the i7 and 16gb ram version. If you dont do that and just wanna use it as more of a normal laptop, get the i5 with the 8gb ram.

Aman28 · March 23, 2020

i bought the i5 one and no problems yet. good for daily use. and i love to use the secondary ever small things ok for photoshop. and I also paly old games on it, like the witcher 2, watch dogs, gta 5 etc(forget 1080p gaming, use 900 or 720p). i just love the battert life. 9 hrs without the secondary display and 6 to 7 with secondary display. at 50percent brightness though.