The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED UX582, a new updated version of the Zenbook Pro Duo UX482. This new model uses a processor from the last generation of Intel, the eight-core Core i7-10870H, and is accompanied by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 graphics.
This graphic is in charge of giving life to its two screens, the main one of 15.6 inches with an OLED 4K touch panel capable of displaying 100% of the DCI-P3 range, and the secondary one, the 14-inch ScreenPad Plus and 4K resolution with IPS panel.
All this is accompanied by connectivity of all kinds, from Thunderbolt 3, USB-C, and USB-A 10 Gbps (3.2 Gen 2 or 3.1), HDMI 2.0, and WiFi 6.
| PROS | CONS |
| Excellent design & build quality | No SD card reader or RJ-45 connector |
| Satisfactory battery life | Soldered RAM |
| IR face recognition | Narrow touchpad |
| Great performance |
General Info
| ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 | |
| Brand | ASUS |
| $ | CHECK PRICE |
| Model | Zenbook Pro Duo 15 UX582 |
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10870H (8 cores and 16 threads at 5 GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 |
| OS | Up to Windows 10 Pro |
| Weight | 2.34 kg (5.16 lbs) |
| Display | 15.6-inch |
| Colors | Celestial Blue |
| Dimensions | 249.00 x 359.00 x 21.50 mm |
| Type | Laptop |
Design
The design similar to the last generation ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 UX581, the most significant aesthetic and functional change of this UX582 is the incorporation of the tilting system to the ScreenPad Plus, the exact mechanism that we already saw in the ASUS ROG Zephyrus Duo 15 ( laptop with which it shares the main design lines) and that makes the secondary screen tilt a little towards the user to facilitate its viewing and use, at the same time that it opens a direct connection to the outside to the equipment’s cooling system.
We continue to have the distinct metallic finish of this series and a body and structure of the same material that gives it excellent robustness. Its weight of 2.34 kg is reduced from the 2.5 kg of its predecessor. The 2.15cm thickness is also more contained than the 2.4cm of the UX581.
In any case, it is a high-performance laptop that moves away from the ultrabook sector.
At the level of physical connectivity, we are limited despite the size of the team. The tilting ScreenPad Plus leaves a fragile margin on the sides, and we only have an HDMI 2.1 and a minijack on the left side.
This panel is IPS type and, although the viewing angles are quite good, the change in technology between the excellent OLED panel on the main screen and the IPS panel on the secondary one is too noticeable.
The inclusion of this ScreenPad Plus makes the keyboard move low and the trackpad small in a vertical format.
ASUS includes, along with the Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED UX582, a set of accessories that include a leatherette gasket and a curious adhesive module to raise the laptop.
It is placed at the bottom and can be folded to raise the equipment a bit more. Although it can be glued and detached, the laptop is not entirely stable.
Another more practical accessory is the active stylus, compatible with both the main touch screen and the ScreenPad Plus.
Given the placement of the keyboard, using it can be a pain for the wrists due to its height from the supporting surface. Luckily, ASUS also includes a wrist rest to facilitate writing over long sessions. Of course, it is rigid, and some padding is missing.
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Display Size | 15.6-inch |
| Display Resolution | 3840×1100 pixels |
| Display Features | Touch screen,15.6-inch,OLED,4K UHD, 16:9,Glossy display,440nits,DCI-P3 |
| Additional Display | ScreenPad Plus (14″ 3840 x 1100(4K) IPS-leve Panel Support Stylus) |
| Dimension | 249.00 x 359.00 x 21.50 mm |
Although the previous model, the UX581, already had a 4K OLED screen, the UX582 ASUS has improved the panel that integrates this equipment. We have even more color coverage, placing it as the laptop with the highest coverage of the sRGB, Adobe-RGB ranges. And DCI-P3 that we’ve ever tried. It also includes DisplayHDR true black 500.
This panel is complemented by the 14 “ScreenPad Plus with 3840 x 1100 pixels and an IPS panel that, although it shows good angles and general quality, stands out quite a lot when changing from one screen to another.
The function of the ScreenPad Plus has been improved, although most of the functions that had maintained the first versions.
We can change the resolution to improve the consumption of the equipment as it was possible before.
The touch panel allows you to write by hand with your finger or the stylus and transcribe directly to text, in addition to adding other functions such as a calculator.
One of the novelties that have also been integrated into other laptops with Screenpads is the Dials system that ASUS allows to configure and turn the second screen into a complement to manage tools and controls of content creation and editing programs like Photoshop, for example.
You can create and customize different Sliders and panels with buttons or virtual wheels so that you can, for example, change the thickness of the brushes, apply different levels of filters, and much more from this panel.
Performance
| Processor | Intel Core i7-10870H (8 cores and 16 threads at 5 GHz) |
| Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 8GB GDDR6 |
| RAM | 32GB DDR4-2666 onboard |
| Storage | 1 TB NVME M.2 SSD |
ASUS has opted for a processor from Intel’s last generation, the Core i7-10870H. It is a model with 8 cores and 16 threads manufactured at 14 nanometers with a TDP of 45W, a base speed of 2.20, and a maximum Boost of 5.0 GHz.
Despite the ventilation improvements involved in raising the ScreenPad Plus, this processor, like most models in this Intel range, suffers from high temperatures and thermal throttling is common, reaching temperatures of 96ºC when used. Demands load.
Even so, it is a competent processor that can move any program with ease. Still, it is true that in a computer of this range, users will possibly want to have one of the most powerful chips on the market, such as the AMD Ryzen 5000 or the Eleventh Core. Generation.
It is accompanied by 32 GB of soldered DDR4 RAM, which cannot be expanded or upgraded, 1 TB of NVMe PCIe 3.0 SSD, and the NVIDIA RTX 3070 with a 110W limitation the maximum 125W that this chip reaches without limitations.
Considering the 3500 USD that the model costs with a slower processor such as the Core i7-10750H, the performance of this equipment, even with the Core i7-10870H is not surprising, especially when compared to high-end equipment. Similar or even cheaper models.
Multimedia
| Webcam | Above the display |
| Webcam resolution | HD camera with IR function |
| Audio | Built-in speaker Built-in microphone Built-in array microphone harman/kardon (Premium) |
| Network | Wi-Fi 6(802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth v5.0 Dual-band |
| Ports | 1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A 2x Thunderbolt™ 3 supports display 1x HDMI 2.1 1x 3.5mm Combo Audio Jack 1x DC-in |
| Keyboard Numpad | Yes |
| Keyboard Type | Backlit Chiclet Keyboard with Num-key |
On the right side, we have a single USB-A and two USB-C with Thunderbolt 3.0 (no Thunderbolt 4.0 when using the last generation processor). Although the dual USB-C port is appreciated, a single full-size USB is very short if we want to connect a mouse and some other device, and walk with hubs and adapters in a laptop of this range and size is not acceptable.
We also do not have any card reader or Ethernet port. The tilting system of the secondary screen opens automatically when the screen is opened.
Keyboard
The unique keyboard of the Zenbook Pro DUO 15 OLED features chiclet-type keys and white backlighting.
The key lighting system is completely white, without RGB, and can be dimmed. As for its use, the path of the keys is good, although to use it comfortably, the wrist rest is almost essential.
The trackpad is one of the most uncomfortable spots. Located on the right and fairly modest, and in vertical format, it takes a lot to get used to and is missing more surface.
Asus has integrated an overlay numeric keypad which, on this model, can be used at the same time as the trackpad function. Above it, there are buttons to move windows between screens, activate turbo mode, or turn off the PC, among others.
Battery
| Battery Type | 8-cell Li-ion |
| Battery capacity | 92WHrs, 4S2P |
| AC Adapter | 240W AC Adapter |
Despite the 240W of power of the charger, the design is quite thin, although it is still a charger to consider when moving the equipment due to its size and weight.
The battery capacity has increased to 92 Wh in this equipment. However, the Core i7-10870H and the RTX 3070 at 110W are not low-consumption components. The autonomy is achieved in balanced mode and with a maximum brightness level is about 5 hours.
With more moderate brightness levels and a lower consumption profile, along with more modest tasks such as browsing and music or video, about 7 hours can be achieved.
Conclusion!
ASUS has taken its first Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED and improved it with different touches on parts such as the internal hardware, the OLED screen, and it’s ScreenPad Plus.
The RTX 3070 is an interesting performance leap from the previous model’s RTX 2060. Still, the Core i7-10870H is hardly any improvement from the Core i9-9980HK of its predecessor, being easily outmatched by newer architectures from AMD and Intel. . In addition, we continue to have the DDR4 memory soldered to the motherboard and avoiding any update by the user, although the 32 GB that it integrates is more than enough for the vast majority.
The ScreenPad Plus is still an interesting addition that gives the laptop extra functionality without requiring external screens. One of the “drawbacks” of this design is that the keyboard moves to the bottom. The trackpad is relegated to a small area on one side, being more uncomfortable than other models with conventional trackpads.
More physical connectivity is missing, only a USB-A port is scarce, and there is no card reader or RJ-45 port; we stayed in Thunderbolt 3 as we did not have new generation processors; in addition, we still have quite annoying bloatware and intrusive that jumps at inopportune moments and do not contribute anything.
The price is not the 4700 USD of the previous model and drops considerably to 3500 USD. It is still a high price, but it is approaching less exaggerated ranges. When we analyzed the UX581, we expected the arrival of new models with these technologies at more affordable prices, 1800 USD less is a more than a significant price reduction, but there is still a long way to go.
With all this, this ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 OLED is still a very striking laptop that offers the latest in OLED technology with the extra of the secondary screen, adapted to the company’s latest designs.
