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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

The MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA has 180 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1) (240 Hz vs 60 Hz). The MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA has 4 more processor cores than the ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1) (20 vs 16). The MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA has 4 more processor threads than the ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1) (20 vs 16). Only the ASUS Zenbook Duo UX8406CA-QL038W Intel Core Ultra 7 255H Hybrid (2-in-1) has touchscreen. Only the MSI Crosshair 17 HX AI D2XWGKG-019XUA has discrete graphics card.

  • 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
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
Display surfaceKnown for oneGlossUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one500 cd/m²Unknown — not stated by the source
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 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
Total processor performance up toDiffers96 TOPs33 TOPs
GPU performance up toDiffers74 TOPs8 TOPs
Memory2 differ
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
Card reader integratedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceNo
Graphics4 differ
Discrete graphics cardDiffersNoYes
Discrete graphics card modelDiffersNot availableNVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070
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 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
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
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 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantityDiffers13
Thunderbolt 4 ports quantityDiffers21
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
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
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 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
DC-in jackKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Securityidentical
Windows HelloKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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
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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