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Zenbook DUO (UX8406C)

Intel Core Ultra 9 285HCPU (Score: 34.230)
Intel Iris XeGPU (Score: 2.596)
48VALUE SCORE
32 GBRAM
2 TBSTORAGE
14" OLEDDISPLAY
Best Price
£1799.99
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ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 OLED UX8406CA laptop | 14.0" 120Hz 3K dual-touchscreen | Intel Core Ultra 9-285H | 32GB RAM | 2TB SSD | Detachable keyboard | Windows 11
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RatioLog Objective Verdict

Deterministic performance ratings and market evaluation based on verified benchmarks.

Hardware Capability:8.4/10
Fair Market Price
Editorial Executive Summary
How we evaluate

Zenbook DUO (UX8406C) is a creative and multimedia workstation tailored for visual workflows and color-accurate production, powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H paired with a high-contrast OLED display, 32GB RAM for seamless multitasking. Priced at £1799.99, it is currently tracking near its typical UK market baseline. Its primary limitation is graphics-intensive 3D gaming, as the integrated GPU is tuned for battery efficiency rather than raw AAA gaming power.

Gaming Performance
3.4/10
Entry 1080p Gaming / Esports
Work & Productivity
9.4/10
Workstation-Grade Multithreading
Creation & Media
5.3/10
Light Photo Editing & Graphic Design
Portability & Commute
8.5/10
Commute & Campus Friendly Form Factor
Key Strengths
  • Above-average price-to-performance ratio (48/100 Value Score)
  • Fast multithreaded compute powered by the Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (34,230 PassMark score)
  • Fast 120Hz screen refresh ensures ultra-smooth scrolling and crisp on-screen response
  • Premium OLED display panel with infinite contrast and vibrant, accurate color reproduction
Trade-offs to Consider
  • Intel Iris Xe relies on shared system RAM; lacks discrete VRAM for demanding modern 3D games
  • Enthusiast-tier pricing represents a substantial upfront financial investment
* Consistent with typical UK pricing (30-day median: £1799.99).

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Technical Specifications

Processor

  • Processor modelIntel Core Ultra 9-285H
  • Processor manufacturerIntel

Memory

  • Internal memory32 GB
  • RAM Memory TechnologyLPDDR5X
  • Memory Speed6400 MHz

Storage

  • Total storage capacity2 TB
  • Hard Disk DescriptionSSD

Display

  • Display diagonal14 Inches
  • Display resolution2880 x 1800
  • Panel typeOLED
  • TouchscreenDual-Screen Touchscreen
  • Maximum refresh rate120Hz

Graphics

  • On-board graphics card modelIntel Iris Xe Graphics

Operating system

  • Operating system installedWindows 11 Home

Battery

  • Battery capacity75 Watt Hours

Weight & dimensions

  • Weight1.75 Kilograms

Product Identifiers

  • Manufacturer Part No (MPN)UX8406C