Over the years, brands have tried to implement different types of innovations and revolutions when it comes to notebooks and while some remain, the vast majority remain a feature of the model and are then relegated to oblivion. In this sense, Asus has been testing different dual screen configurations in its Zenbook line notebooks for several years and now They have gone a step further with one of the most striking notebooks in recent years with a double full screen, touch screen that hides easily.
It should be mentioned that when looking at this notebook for the first time, the image you have is of a fairly normal laptop, it could even be a little disappointing, since we are faced with a normal-looking notebook, of a fairly small size and that in the Part of the keyboard even looks a little thicker, reminiscent of older notebooks, however It is under this keyboard where the greatest attraction is and after removing it we find a second OLED screen, touch and which turns this device into a full dual screen computer in a fairly small space.
Using a double screen is more than normal on computers given the comfort it means. In the case of notebooks, attempts have been made to replicate it on several occasions.but rarely has it been achieved with as much success as with this notebook And in just a few seconds – the keyboard is superimposed by magnets so it can be removed easily – You can go from a conventional notebook to one with two screens. Along with this, when you have the keyboard connected, the second screen goes completely unnoticed, making it ideal if you don’t like your devices to draw attention.
Along with the dual screen, the Asus Zenbook Duo 2024 has a stand on the back, allowing a variety of configurations, such as putting the two screens at height one on top of the other, as if it were a book or with a screen resting on the table to use as a whiteboard and work with the pencil, AsusPen 2.0, which is included.
It is worth mentioning that although at first using the double screen of this notebook may seem like just a “chiche”, a striking notebook that will be forgotten, after using it for a few days you realize that on this occasion we are facing something that can last and which provides a comfort that is rarely found in a portable device.
Technical capabilities
Although there are two versions of this device, in our case we tested the one that comes equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, 32 GB of RAM, a 1TB solid state drive and two 14-inch 2.8 OLED touch screens. At the same time, in terms of ports we find two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports, one USB-A 3.2 (Gen 1), an HDMI 2.1 input and a 3.5 mm audio input.
Firstly, in terms of its technical capabilities, we find a powerful notebook with enough space to store all the files we have. Perhaps the most disadvantageous point of this machine is that it comes with integrated graphics and not a dedicated card, so which is not our best option if we want to use highly demanding programs or cutting-edge games.
As for its screens, the double OLED screen looks incredible, both when watching series, movies, and working and its 500 nits of brightness and its DisplayHDR True Black, which allows deeper blacks and greater dynamic range, make that everything looks perfect on the screen, with vibrant and vivid colors.
Design
As we already mentioned at the beginning, andThis notebook when it has its keyboard installed looks quite normal, without attracting attention, maybe a little thicker than normal, but other than that it’s a run-of-the-mill 14-inch notebook. It’s not until we remove the keyboard that it really starts to shine with its features.
As for its cover, we find a gray notebook with a design of the Asus logo, all quite sober, ideal for those who do not like their notebook to draw attention.
The keyboard, on the other hand, as we pointed out, is attached magnetically, has white backlighting and can be connected via Bluetooth to the PC., through the pin connection when placing it on the secondary screen or even through a USB-C cable in case we run out of battery. Although in our case we mainly use it through the Bluetooth connection, having a variety of options is always good in any situation.
In conclusion…
The Asus Zenbook Duo 2024 is one of the most striking notebooks of recent times and it manages to perfectly combine two crucial elements: on the one hand maintaining the simplicity and portability that a notebook requires and on the other hand perfectly implementing the innovation of a second full screen, and if you don’t want to use it you simply put the keyboard and work normally, but if you require more space it is as easy as removing it, arrange the screens to your preference and you will have a device with the maximum available space, ideal mainly for all those who need to have different programs open at the same time.
