ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) Dual-Screen Laptop (2021)
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ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 (UX482) is a flagship, ultra-thin dual-screen laptop powered by 11th-gen Intel Core Tiger Lake CPU. The UX482 boasts not only a FHD IPS display with 100% sRGB coverage but also a secondary FHD display in the form of ScreenPad Plus.
The ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 breaks with the conventional clam shell laptop design with a full-width ScreenPad Plus and a touchpad / numpad that resides to the right of the keyboard. This ScreenPad Plus is compatible with the bundled 2nd-gen ASUS Pen, offering 4096 pressure levels.
Thanks to the dual-screen form factor, the ZenBook Pro 14 offers superior cooling, thanks to the elevated secondary display. This feature also improves the device's ergonomics.
Last but not least, the UX482 is encased in a magnesium-aluminum alloy chassis and has passed MIL-STD 810H durability standard. Nevertheless, the entire device measures under 0.7 inch (17mm) thin.
Alongside the 14-inch model, ASUS also markets the 15-inch UX582. Thanks to the 11th-gen Tiger Lake processor, the UX482 also comes with Thunderbolt 4 rather than Thunderbolt 3 founded in the 15-inch model.
Ratings
What we found**
Pros
- Excellent performance
- Excellent battery life
- Excellent keyboard and trackpad
- Good keyboard and touchpad
Cons
- Second screen isn't for everyone
What external reviewers found***
External score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb build quality
- Good performance
- Superb battery life
Cons
- Mediocre webcam
- Keyboard and trackpad are awkwardly positioned
- No wireless charging
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
- No 4K display option
- Keyboard and touchpad are compromised
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Specifications
Connectivity
Ports
2x Thunderbolt 4 + 1x USB 3.1 Gen2 + 1x HDMI 1.4 + 1x Audio combo
Wireless Connectivity
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Construction
Battery | Capacity
70 Wh, 4-cell Lithium Polymer
Camera | Front
IR webcam w/ Windows Hello
Colors
Celestial Blue
Material
Magnesium-aluminum alloy
Microphone
Array microphone with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support
Speakers
Built-in speaker Harman Kardon-certified audio system
Dimensions
Bezels
93% screen-to-body ratio
Size | Depth
22.20 cm (8.74 inches)
Size | Height
1.69 cm (0.68 inches)
Size | Width
32.40 cm (12.76 inches)
Weight
1.62 kg (3.57 lbs)
Display
Aspect Ratio
16:9
Brightness
400 nits
Display Diagonal
14 inch
Display Type
IPS
Gamut
100% sRGB
Resolution
FHD (1920x1080)
Function
Digitizer
2nd-gen ASUS Pen
Graphics
Intel Iris Xe or NVIDIA GeForce MX450 2GB GDDR6
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Operating System
Windows 10
Processor
11th-gen Intel Core i5-1135G7 or i7-1165G7
Touch Screen
4096-pressure level stylus support
Touchpad
14" 4K UHD (3840 x 1100) ScreenPad Plus
Performance
Durability
MIL-STD 810H
Key Travel
1.4 mm
Memory | Capacity
8, 16, or 32 GB onboard
Memory | Type
LPDDR4X
Power Supply
65W USB-C
Storage
1TB M.2 NVMe PCIe 3.0 Performance SSD
Production
Debut
2021-01 (CES 2021)
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3rd-Party Review Videos
External Reviews
laptopmag[1]
Reviewer score 79%The ZenBook Duo hits a stable 30 frames per second on Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm at 1080p. The base model saw a one-hour improvement over last year with an impressive 10 hours and 37 minutes of battery life with both panels turned on. Pictures are either very grainy or soft, lacking detail on my face.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Excellent dual-screen performance
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard and trackpad
Cons
- Mediocre webcam
- No wireless charging
notebookcheck[2]
Reviewer score 72%The UX482 is easier to use for multi-tasking while being noticeably thinner, lighter, and faster than the model preceding it. In our review of the ZenBook Duo UX481, we criticized the ScreenPad for its poor viewing angles relative to the user. There is still some glare from the tilted ScreenPad meaning colors and brightness will almost always be inferior to the main display.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Slim and lighter than the UX481
- Slim, lighter, and more ergonomic design
- Good battery life
Cons
- ScreenPad can be uncomfortable to type on without a large desk
- Loud backlight bleeding
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 80%Asus' dual-screen Duo efforts have so far been impressive, and the twin-panel design is especially slick in a 14-inch form factor. Having two screens in such a compact build is a feat that seems like it shouldn't quite be possible, but here it is. The ZenBook Duo 14's respectable 11-hour battery life is still at the back of the pack.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek twin-screen design
- Good battery life
- Excellent dual-screen display
Cons
- No Thunderbolt 3 port
t3[4]
Reviewer score 75%The Asus ZenBook Duo 14 is superbly built, very well finished, and at the more stylish end of the spectrum. It packs in some top-notch internal components and offers a very respectable amount of battery considering it's got two screens to power up. It does get loud occasionally though, and professional creatives are likely to be looking for a display than this can offer. There are no major problems when it comes to the Asus Zen Book Duo 14.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Superb build quality
- Excellent performance
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- Second display is a bit awkward to use
- Keyboard and trackpad are awkwardly positioned
techradar[5]
Reviewer score 87%The Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E looks and feels like a premium laptop. Intel Evo laptops must also have thin bezels around the screen, Wi-Fi 6, offer over nine hours of battery life, and wake up in less than a second. A dual-fan design to keeps the components cool, along with a body that opens up to allow for better cooling, mean this laptop can get noisy.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Superb battery life
- Excellent dual-screen screen
- Excellent performance
Cons
- ScreenPad Plus isn’t for everyone
tomsguide[6]
Reviewer score 77%The Asus ZenBook Duo 14 has an Intel Evo 11th Gen Core i7-1165G7 processor. On Geekbench 5.3, it posted a score of 5,330, while the MacBook Air (M1, 16GB of RAM) ran circles around it. The laptop lasted 10 hours and 37 minutes, which isn't too far off the XPS 13 (11:07)
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Good battery life
- Comfortable keyboard
- Good performance
Cons
- ScreenPad Plus is a bit cramped
- No Thunderbolt 3
tomshardware[7]
Reviewer score 64%Asus' ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 is the best dual-screen laptop available. The laptop comes with the usual Windows bloat, like Spotify and links to Hulu. As someone who spends more time working with text than videos or images, I can't fully get behind the compromised keyboard and touchpad.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Comfortable keyboard
- Good battery life
Cons
- Keyboard and touchpad are compromised
- Only one-year warranty
trustedreviews[8]
Reviewer score 81%The ZenBook Duo looks rather ugly when opened up, but the thin screen bezel and glossy blue lid are undeniably classy. Asus has managed to fit in an abundance of ports, too, with USB-A, 2 x USB-C, HDMI, headphone jack and a microSD card all present. A webcam offering so-so video quality sits above the main display, with a kill switch on the keyboard allowing you to cut the feed.
Find the original article here.
Pros
- Sleek design
- Excellent ScreenPad performance
- Excellent battery life
Cons
- No 4K display option
- ScreenPad isn’t for everyone
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References
- ^ Asus ZenBook Duo (UX482) review. [laptopmag]. https://www.laptopmag.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-duo-ux482-review. 2021-07-04. Retrieved 2021-07-12.
- ^ A Mini Multitasking Monster: Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 Laptop Review. [notebookcheck]. https://www.notebookcheck.net/A-Mini-Multitasking-Monster-Asus-ZenBook-Duo-14-UX482-Laptop-Review.513033.0.html. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ZenBook Duo 14 (2021) Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-duo-14-2021. 2021-02-25. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ZenBook Duo 14 review: are two laptop screens better than one?. [t3]. https://www.t3.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-duo-14-review. 2021-03-09. Retrieved 2021-10-20.
- ^ Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482E review. [techradar]. https://www.techradar.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-duo-14-ux482e. 2021-01-29. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ZenBook Duo 14 review. [tomsguide]. https://www.tomsguide.com/reviews/asus-xenbook-duo-14-ux482. 2021-02-22. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 Review: Dual-Screen Refinement. [tomshardware]. https://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-duo-14-ux482-review-dual-screen-refinement. 2021-01-13. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
- ^ Asus ZenBook Duo (UX482) Review. [trustedreviews]. https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/asus-zenbook-duo-ux482. Retrieved 2021-03-22.
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