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ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1) vs MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA

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  • 90specifications compared
  • 48differ
  • 42identical
  • 59known for one product only

Key differences

  • Product type
    • Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1):Hybrid (2-in-1)
    • Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA:Laptop
  • Colour name
    • Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1):Inkwell Gray
    • Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA:Cosmos Gray
  • Form factor
    • Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1):Convertible (Detachable)
    • Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA:Clamshell
  • Housing material
    • Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1):Magnesium, Aluminium
    • Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA:Metal, Plastic
  • Display diagonal
    • Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1):35.6 cm (14")
    • Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA:43.2 cm (17")
  • Display resolution
    • Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1):1920 x 1200 pixels
    • Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA:2560 x 1600 pixels
  • Touchscreen
    • Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1):Yes
    • Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA:No
  • HD type
    • Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1):WUXGA
    • Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA:Quad HD+

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149 specifications
Design4 differ
Product typeDiffersHybrid (2-in-1)Laptop
Product colourGreyGrey
Colour nameDiffersInkwell GrayCosmos Gray
Form factorDiffersConvertible (Detachable)Clamshell
Housing materialDiffersMagnesium, AluminiumMetal, Plastic
Market positioningKnown for oneHomeUnknown — not stated by the source
Original brand nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceMSI
Display6 differ
Display diagonalDiffers35.6 cm (14")43.2 cm (17")
Display resolutionDiffers1920 x 1200 pixels2560 x 1600 pixels
TouchscreenDiffersYesNo
HD typeDiffersWUXGAQuad HD+
Panel typeDiffersOLEDIPS-Level
Display number of coloursKnown for one1.07 billion coloursUnknown — not stated by the source
Native aspect ratio16:1016:10
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Display brightness400 cd/m²400 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
Colour gamut100%100%
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3DCI-P3
Display response rise/fallKnown for one0.2 msUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum refresh rateDiffers60 Hz240 Hz
Contrast ratio (typical)Known for one1000000:1Unknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneDisplayHDR True Black 500Unknown — not stated by the source
Anti-glare screenKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Processor13 differ
Processor manufacturerIntelIntel
Processor familyIntel Core Ultra 7Intel Core Ultra 7
Processor generationIntel Core Ultra (Series 2)Intel Core Ultra (Series 2)
Processor modelDiffers255H255HX
Processor coresDiffers1620
Processor threadsDiffers1620
Processor boost frequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Performance coresDiffers68
Efficient coresDiffers812
Low Power Efficient-coresKnown for one2Unknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers5.1 GHz5.2 GHz
Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyDiffers4.4 GHz4.5 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Max Turbo FrequencyKnown for one2.5 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Performance-core base frequencyDiffers2 GHz2.4 GHz
Efficient-core base frequencyDiffers1.5 GHz1.8 GHz
Low Power Efficient-core Base FrequencyKnown for one700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor cacheDiffers24 MB30 MB
Maximum turbo powerDiffers115 W160 W
Processor base powerDiffers28 W55 W
Neural processor unit (NPU)2 differ
Neural processor unit (NPU)Intel AI BoostIntel AI Boost
Sparsity supportYesYes
Windows Studio effects supportYesYes
AI software frameworks supported by NPUDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNNDirectML, OpenVINO, Windows ML, ONNX RT, WebNN
Total processor performance up toDiffers96 TOPs33 TOPs
NPU performance up to13 TOPs13 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers74 TOPs8 TOPs
Memory2 differ
Internal memory32 GB32 GB
Internal memory typeDiffersLPDDR5x-SDRAMDDR5-SDRAM
Memory form factorKnown for oneOn-boardUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum internal memoryDiffers32 GB96 GB
Memory clock speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source6400 MHz
Memory layout (slots x size)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 x 16 GB
Memory slotsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x SO-DIMM
Storageidentical
Total storage capacity1 TB1 TB
Storage mediaSSDSSD
Total SSDs capacity1 TB1 TB
Number of SSDs installed11
SSD capacity1 TB1 TB
NVMeYesYes
SSD interfacePCI Express 4.0PCI Express 4.0
M.2 SSD size2280 (22 x 80 mm)2280 (22 x 80 mm)
SSD form factorM.2M.2
Optical drive typeNoNo
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics4 differ
On-board graphics cardYesYes
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
On-board GPU manufacturerIntelIntel
On-board graphics card familyDiffersIntel Arc GraphicsIntel® Graphics
On-board graphics card modelDiffersIntel Arc 140TIntel® Graphics
Discrete GPU manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNVIDIA
Discrete graphics card memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 GB
Discrete graphics memory typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGDDR7
Audio1 differ
Audio systemDiffersSmart AmpNahimic 3
Built-in microphoneKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Number of built-in speakersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2
Speaker powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2 W
Camera1 differ
Front cameraYesYes
Front camera HD typeDiffersFull HDHD
Infrared (IR) cameraKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1280 x 720 pixels
Privacy cameraKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Privacy typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourcePrivacy shutter
Network3 differ
Mobile network connectionNoNo
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffersWi-Fi 7 (802.11be)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Antenna typeKnown for one2x2Unknown — not stated by the source
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.45.3
WLAN controller manufacturerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel
WLAN controller modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel Wi-Fi 6E AX211
Ports & interfaces2 differ
USB 2.0 ports quantity00
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity00
HDMI ports quantity11
HDMI version2.12.1
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers21
Intel® Thunderbolt 4YesYes
Combo headphone/mic portYesYes
USB Type-C DisplayPort Alternate ModeYesYes
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) portsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1
Performanceidentical
Repairability indexKnown for one9.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Motherboard chipsetKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceIntel HM870
Keyboard1 differ
Pointing deviceTouchpadTouchpad
Numeric keypadDiffersNoYes
Keyboard layoutKnown for oneAZERTYUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard languageKnown for oneBelgianUnknown — not stated by the source
Keyboard backlitKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Keyboard backlit colourKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceRGB
Keyboard backlit zoneKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source24-zone RGB
Keyboard number of keysKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source99
Copilot keyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Software1 differ
Operating system installedDiffersWindows 11 HomeFreeDOS
Operating system architectureKnown for one64-bitUnknown — not stated by the source
Trial softwareKnown for one1-month trial for new Microsoft 365 customers. Credit card required.Unknown — not stated by the source
Bundled softwareKnown for oneOne-Month Membership of Adobe Creative Cloud All Apps, Individual. The redemption duration from September 15, 2021 to August 31, 2026. 3-Month GoPro Premium+ Subscription *Available in eligible markets only. Eligibility varies by region, device, and time. Terms and conditions apply. See promotion paUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery technologyKnown for oneLithium-Ion (Li-Ion)Unknown — not stated by the source
Number of battery cells44
Battery capacityDiffers75 Wh90 Wh
Battery weightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source322 g
Power2 differ
AC adapter powerDiffers65 W240 W
AC adapter frequencyKnown for one50 - 60 HzUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter input voltageDiffers100 - 240 V90 - 264 V
AC adapter output currentKnown for one3.25 AUnknown — not stated by the source
AC adapter output voltageKnown for one20 VUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one65 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one45 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)YesYes
Cable lock slotKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cable lock slot typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceKensington
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.0
Sustainabilityidentical
Sustainability certificatesKnown for oneENERGY STARUnknown — not stated by the source
Weight & dimensions5 differ
WeightDiffers1.65 kg2.8 kg
WidthDiffers313.5 mm383.2 mm
DepthDiffers217.9 mm279.9 mm
Height (front)Differs1.46 cm2.22 cm
Height (rear)Differs1.99 cm2.97 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedYesYes
Stylus penKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
Warranty periodKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 year(s)

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