But I was still able to run dozens of browser tabs, Evernote, Slack, Spotify and YouTube across both screens without any trouble.ĪSUS ZenBook Duo (2021, Core i7-1165G7, Intel Xe)ĪSUS ZenBook Duo (Core i7-10510U, NVIDIA GeForce MX250)ĭell XPS 13 (2020, Core i7-1065G7, Iris Plus)ĪSUS ZenBook 13 (2020, Core i7-1065G7, Iris Plus) To be honest, I'd really only recommend the Duo with 16GB of RAM to really maximize your multitasking potential. Our review unit featured an Intel Core i7-1165G7 CPU with only 8GB of RAM, but it still felt snappy as I juggled multiple apps at once. The Duo is also Intel Evo certified, which is marketing speak for a powerful ultraportable with long battery life.ĭespite seeming like a quick branding opportunity, the Zenbook Duo lived up to that Evo badge in my testing. The most notable upgrades are inside the ZenBook Duo: It now includes Intel's 11th-generation Tiger Lake processors more powerful Intel Xe integrated graphics an optional NVIDIA MX450 GPU and up to 32GB of RAM. There’s also a better selection of ports, including two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports (the last model had USB-C but no Thunderbolt) one USB 3.1 Type-A a full-sized HDMI connection a microSD card reader and the usual headphone jack. And given the potential for productivity with a second screen, I could easily live with something that's a bit heftier.īeyond the revamped ScreenPad Plus, the ZenBook Duo looks almost the same as last year, with ASUS's standard magnesium alloy frame and sharp lines. It's obviously more hefty than standard ultraportables like the XPS 13, which measures 14.7mm thick and weighs 2.8 pounds, but the Duo still feels a bit more compact than last year. That change also led to it being 3mm thinner at 16.9mm.
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Thanks to the more compact ScreenPad Plus hinge, ASUS says the Duo is 50 grams lighter than last year's model, clocking in at 3.53 pounds. By subscribing, you are agreeing to Engadget's Terms and Privacy Policy.
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