ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) vs HP Dragonfly G4
The Verdict
ASUS Zenbook Duo 2024 targets creative professionals with its innovative dual 14-inch OLED displays (2880 x 1800, 120Hz each), Intel Core Ultra 9 185H processor, and 32GB RAM,ideal for multitasking and content creation. HP Dragonfly G4 emphasizes business mobility with a lighter 0.99kg magnesium chassis, superior 13-hour battery life, and Windows 11 Pro, though its single 13.5-inch 1920 x 1280 OLED display and Core i7-1365U feel underpowered for the $1799 price. Zenbook Duo excels in raw performance and creative workflows but sacrifices portability and endurance; Dragonfly prioritizes all-day productivity and business features with modest specs. For creatives and power users, Zenbook Duo's dual-screen setup and performance justify its cost. For business travelers needing maximum battery and minimal weight, Dragonfly delivers, though overpriced for its hardware. Zenbook Duo offers superior value and innovation.
Who Should Buy
Buy the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) if…
- →Dual 14-inch OLED screens — like having two monitors in a laptop
- →Both displays are 120Hz OLED with stunning HDR and color accuracy
- →32 GB RAM and Core Ultra 9 handle demanding creative workflows
Buy the HP Dragonfly G4 if…
- →Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
- →Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
- →HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
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Pros & Cons
ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)
Pros
- Dual 14-inch OLED screens — like having two monitors in a laptop
- Both displays are 120Hz OLED with stunning HDR and color accuracy
- 32 GB RAM and Core Ultra 9 handle demanding creative workflows
- Detachable Bluetooth keyboard enables flexible workstation setups
- 75 Wh battery manages decent life despite dual OLED screens
Cons
- Dual screens drain battery significantly — 7 hours is optimistic
- Heavier than single-screen ultrabooks at 3.58 lbs
- Software support for dual-screen workflows is still maturing
- Expensive at $1,499 and niche use case
HP Dragonfly G4
Pros
- Featherlight at just 0.99 kg — ideal for frequent travellers
- Tall 3:2 OLED display boosts productivity in portrait orientation
- HP Wolf Security for business-grade protection
- 5G optional for always-connected mobility
- Windows 11 Pro pre-installed
Cons
- Very expensive for a 13-inch ultrabook
- U-series CPU throttles quickly under sustained workloads
- Small 54 Wh battery limits unplugged endurance
- Limited port selection — no SD card reader
- OLED touch display attracts smudges
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) | HP Dragonfly G4 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Pro |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 3.58 lbs (1.63 kg) | 0.99 kg |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
| Dimensions | 12.24 x 8.82 x 0.65 inches | 298.6 x 220.3 x 17.5 mm |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| USB-A ports | 1 | 1 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | — |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | 2 |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 13 hours mixed use |
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 54 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches (dual screens) | 13.5 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen x2 | 3:2 OLED touch anti-reflection |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 (each) | 1920 x 1280 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 400 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Touch Bar | — | |
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB LPDDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) | 10-core (2P+8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i7-1365U |
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