Asus ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482): Best Dual-screen Laptop

The latest Asus ZenBook Duo hit the editorial office. It is equipped with the latest components – Intel Core 11th generation processor and Intel Xe graphics card, but its characteristic feature is an additional touch screen located directly above the keyboard. How is such a futuristic laptop used? Is ZenBook Duo an interesting alternative to premium ultra-portable computers?

Asus is a company that likes to experiment with its products. Chinese engineers are not afraid of changes that result in the introduction of new, unrivalled products to the market. Asus has been eagerly investing in the development of ZenBook family computers for several years. In recent years, ultraportable computers from this series have introduced many interesting solutions, such as the ErgoLift hinge lifting the work panel, a characteristic design with an aluminium finish or a trackpad integrated with a numeric keypad. We cannot forget about the elegant case that comes with each new model and the speakers produced in cooperation with Harman Kardon.

General Info

Display

This computer was equipped with a 5.65-inch Full HD touchscreen ScreenPad, which was visible in the system as a second, additional monitor. In 2020, Asus introduced an even more interesting computer to the market. I am talking about the ZenBook Duo, which offered a second touchscreen with a diagonal of 12.65 inches above the keyboard and trackpad.

The main display of the Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E is a 14-inch matrix with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels (Full HD), which has been covered with an anti-reflective coating. The screen is characterized by a maximum brightness level of 400 nits and was made with the IPS LCD.

The ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E equipped with the top 11th generation Intel Core processor from the Tiger Lake family, 32 GB of built-in mass memory and 1 TB disk. The computer still offers a characteristic housing with an additional screen that rises with the matrix flap. How does a computer called by Asus the ” laptop of tomorrow ” work in practice? You will learn this and many interesting things about the avant-garde ZenBook UX482E in our text.

The computer is made of blue aluminium. As with previous ZenBook models, the housing is visually very attractive, but it collects all kinds of fingerprints. The die flap was covered with a circular pattern diverging from the manufacturer’s logo, which was placed on the right edge.

Specification

The Intel Core i7-1165G7 processor with integrated Intel Xe graphics. There were also 32 GB of LPDDR4X memory and 1 TB of SSD disk. The presence of the 11th generation processor allowed the implementation of USB 4 connectors with Thunderbolt 4. The whole is complemented by a 14-inch touch matrix with anti-reflective coating and, of course, the ScreenPad Plus.

It is worth noting that despite the presence of two screens, the computer weighs only 1.57 kg and is MIL-STD-810H certified.

Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E looks like a classic ultra-portable laptop with a 14-inch matrix. It is only revealed by its weight – ZenBook Duo is about 300 g heavier than ZenBook 14.

Performance

Multimedia

The laptop comes with an extensive sales kit. In the box, apart from the ZenBook Duo UX482E,

• 65 W USB Type-C power supply (the test model had a power supply with a UK plug)
• Active stylus
• Dedicated case with a pen holder
• Stand
• Quick Start Guide

ZenBook Duo UX482E has a good number of modern I / O ports. On the left edge, we find a full-size HDMI and two USB Type-C connectors with Thunderbolt 4 (both with charging function).

On the opposite side, there is a full-size USB Type-A 3.2 Gen 1, a headphone jack, a memory card reader in the microSD format and LEDs indicating the operating status of the device.

ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E, like other laptops in the ZenBook family, has speakers signed with the Harman Kardon logo. Two drivers placed on the bottom offer very good sound quality.
The webcam allows you to record video in HD resolution at 30 frames per second. The quality is satisfactory and is more than enough for video calls.

Battery

ZenBook Duo UX482E has two screens that noticeably increase the demand on energy. In order to ensure satisfactory battery life and obtain the Intel Evo certificate, Asus opted for a large 70 Wh battery consisting of four cells .

Thanks to it, ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E offers amazing battery life . When performing less demanding tasks, we can count on 10-12 hours of work away from the power supply .

ZenBook Duo 14 will discharge after 4-5 hours if you perform complex calculations.

Such results mean that the ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E does not have to be afraid of the competition, and you have to remember that we are constantly talking about working times with an additional ScreenPad screen turned on .

The battery is charged using a 65 W power adapter with a USB Type-C connector . The ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E will be charged with universal power supplies with Power Delivery .