The 2021 ZenBook Duo 14 UX482EA laptop from ASUS, maker of motherboards, PCs, monitors, graphics cards and routers can be said to be one of the world’s most sophisticated device, as it comes with a chassis and lid made of magnesium-aluminum alloy, new hinge design with AAS Plus and new ScreenPad Plus UI and features.
A check on the laptop indicates that the 14-inch FHD has NanoEdge display features and incredibly slim 4 mm bezels. It is equipped with 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 and Core™ i5 processors with each model supporting up to 32 GB of memory, 1 TB PCIe® 3.0 NVMe™ SSD as well as two Thunderbolt™ 4, full-size HDMI, Type-A USB 3.2 Gen 1 ports, 3.5 mm audio jack, and microSD card reader.
The 2021 ZenBook Duo 14 has a more ergonomic viewing and touchscreen experience, which reduces the gap between the main and secondary display and 49 percent higher airflow. It has a 93 percent screen-to-body ratio with the power consumption at 150 nits is only 1W, which is over 50percent lower compared to the panel power consumption of most laptop panels.
The ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) comes with Dual 59-blade fans and a larger 10 mm heat pipe, which sustains 28W CPU TDP and enables up to 40 percent higher performance. Also, the new features in ScreenXpert 2.0 have new and improved UI and shortcuts, an Improved action menu to move apps between displays and a new customizable control panel for Adobe software (Adobe Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop, and Lightroom Classic).
Meanwhile, the laptop is embedded with ASUS WiFi Master technology and WiFi 6 for ultra-fast downloads, smooth streaming, greater range, and incredibly stable network connections.
Other key features in the laptop include:
Evolved ZenBook Duo design
ZenBook Duo 14 is an evolution of the stunning ZenBook industrial design of its predecessors. The ZenBook Duo went through an internal layout redesign in order to enable an ErgoLift and AAS plus hinge, which lifts the ScreenPad Plus to a more ergonomic angle, while accommodating a set of top-end, high-performance components.
AAS+ for up to 49% improved airflow
The ZenBook Duo 14 introduces a secondary display with a unique Active Aerodynamic System (AAS+). It makes the touchscreen an integral part of the cooling system. As the laptop opens, the secondary display rises up for a better view while also opening a massive intake for 49% higher airflow. At the same time, the laptop lifts itself up from the desk. The new AAS Plus design helps to sustain the performance users need for multi-tasking and to tear through light content creation workflow.
What’s new with the ScreenPad Plus
New ScreenXpert Control Center
ScreenPad Plus features a brand-new Control Center UI and is now a lot more snappy. Users can adjust the location of the Control Center and snap it to the right, left, or bottom, according to preference. A new Control Center button makes it possible to minimize the taskbar into a floating button and enables an auto-hide function that hides the taskbar entirely. Buttons on the new Control Center taskbar can also be added or moved to allow for customization.
ScreenPad Plus features
Brightness: A brightness slider enables easy brightness adjustments
App navigator: Lists all apps currently on the primary screen and on ScreenPad Plus
Link to MyASUS: Integrates Link to MyASUS on the ScreenPad Plus, enabling Phone calls and the Mirror functionality
Keyboard lock: Easily turn the keyboard on / off
Back to Desktop: Minimize all apps
Task Swap: Swap all apps between the primary screen and ScreenPad Plus
Activate touchpad mode: Switch to touchpad
Task groups: Launch a Task group via Quick access
All app: Launch any app on the ScreepPad Plus via this shortcut.
Frameless NanoEdge Display
The 2021 ZenBook Duo 14 features a 14-inch FHD display with incredibly slim 4 mm NanoEdge bezels on all 4 sides, which result in a screen-to-body ratio of 93%. This provides the maximum amount of display area in minimal body size. The ScreenPad Plus display now has a maximum brightness of 400 nits for better visibility at any angle. The 1W panel option draws a single watt of power at 150nits of brightness for extended battery life while offering a clear and bright image of up to 400nits at full brightness.
Impressive Specifications with Intel® EVO verification
As a thin and light laptop, the 2021 ZenBook Duo 14 is equipped with up to 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7 processors. Each model also supports up to 32 GB of LPDDR4X 4266 MHz memory and up to a 1 TB PCIe 3.0 NVMe SSD as well as Thunderbolt™ 4, a full-size HDMI 1.4 and USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port, along with a 3.5 mm audio jack and a microSD card reader, WiFi 6 and Bluetooth 5, for a complete set of modern high-speed connectivity. The 2021 ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 has passed Intel® Evo™ platform certifications, which guarantees it’s a well-rounded ultra-portable laptop with snappy performance, all the latest technologies and long battery life.
AIPT – ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology
The 2021 ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 features ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology (AIPT) that boosts the CPU power setting from 15W to 28W watts, sustained, to improve performance. AIPT also dynamically adjusts power consumption according to the system loading status and temperatures, to optimize power consumption, efficiency and to achieve quieter operation and cooler temperatures.
Combined with the exceptional thermal design of ASUS laptops, ASUS Intelligent Performance Technology significantly increases processor efficiency to improve performance by up to 40%*. Thanks to the high-quality thermal module and fan design the 2021 Asus Zenbook Duo 14 is able to operate the CPU at 28W nonstop.
ASUS-exclusive WiFi Master
The ZenBook Duo 14 is equipped with ASUS WiFi Master technology, which not only has a built-in Intel WiFi 6 wireless network for faster wireless transmission performance, but also adds ASUS exclusive WiFi SmartConnect function, which provides greater distance, stability, and seamless wireless network experiences.
Rich Connectivity with two Thunderbolt™ 4
The 2021 ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 features two Thunderbolt™ 4 USB-C ports, with up to 40 Gbps of data bandwidth and up to 8K display output, along with USB 4.0 support. In addition, the 2021 ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 also offers a full size HDMI port, and a USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port. This makes it possible for the ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 to easily output to a projector, monitor or TV, connect to storage devices or expand connections, all without dongles or adapters.
Up to 17-Hours of Battery Life Plus Fast-Charging Technology
The 2021 ZenBook Duo 14 is available with a 70-watt-hour battery that offers up to 17-hours* of battery life for all-day use. The ZenBook Duo 14 also offers a fast charge function that charges the battery from 0% to 60% in under 49 minutes.
Ideal Webcam Position
A survey we conducted found that 76% of laptop users still use a webcam at least once a month. Unlike other manufacturers, we decided to retain the top-bezel position as 80% of users prefer it there, and a bottom-mounted camera can produce a very unflattering view of our faces.
Slimming down the screen bezels and retaining the webcam is not an easy task. They redesigned the camera module to make it the thinnest ever and engineered a new cable placement that allowed us to reduce the width of the top bezel without sacrificing the camera.
Ultimate Typing Experiences
The ErgoLift design of the 2021 ASUS ZenBook Duo 14 results in the keyboard automatically tilting when the laptop is opened. This design allows users to type more comfortably and also increases the ventilation space under the chassis for improved heat dissipation.
Amazing Audio
Certified by Harman Kardon
The audio system of the new ZenBook Duo 14 has been carefully tuned by experts from the ASUS Golden Ear team and certified by audio specialists Harman Kardon to ensure the very best sound for all kinds of content. They output louder volumes, richer depth and surround effects compared to other laptops of a similar size.
Volume-enhancing, distortion-suppressing smart amplifier
The dual speakers of the ZenBook Duo 14 are driven by a dual-channel “smart” amplifier that allows the maximum volume possible while preventing long-term damage to the sensitive voice coils of the speakers.
MyASUS : One-Stop Portal for ASUS Software
MyASUS is exclusive software for ASUS laptops that houses all of the important ASUS apps for system control in one place, maximizing available space on the laptop.
- System Diagnosis – Thorough PC check with just a click
When hardware problems are encountered, this pre-installed tool helps automatically identify potential sources of the issue.
- Customer Service – A service agent, anytime, anywhere
Contact ASUS customer support via phone, email or online chat using this feature. Customers can also track repair status in real-time when the device is under repair.
- Hardware Settings – Personalized PC experience
This allows users to customize system settings and includes ASUS Splendid and ASUS Tru2Life Video technology for display settings, battery usage settings, cooling fan operation and network connection preferences.
