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Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355) vs Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)

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Quick verdict

  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) is better for light to carry.
  • Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355) is better for long battery.
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) leads on performance.
  • Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355) leads on display.
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) leads on battery and build.
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) offers better overall value (2.8 points per ₹10,000).
  • Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355) has the higher Comparezi Score (53.8).
  • Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) is the cheaper option at ₹1,82,990.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)
Display Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355)
Battery and build Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)
Value Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)

Specifications side by side

Spec
Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355)
Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)
Overview
Type
Thin and light
Thin and light
Operating system
Windows
Windows
OS edition
Windows 11 Home
Windows 11 Home
Office included
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Microsoft Office Home 2024 + Microsoft 365 Basic (1 year)
Model number
UX8407AA
UM5606GA
Performance
Processor
Intel Core Ultra 7 355
AMD Ryzen AI 9 465
Processor brand
Intel
AMD
CPU cores
8
10 (better)
NPU (AI) performance
49 TOPS
50 TOPS (better)
Copilot+ PC
Yes
Yes
Graphics
Intel Graphics
AMD Radeon Graphics
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
32 GB
32 GB
RAM type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR5X
Storage
1 TB
1 TB
Storage type
PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD
PCIe SSD
Memory options
—
32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Antrim Gray; 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Scandinavian White
Display
Display size
14"
16"
Resolution
2880 x 1800
2880 x 1800
Display panel
OLED
OLED
Refresh rate
144 Hz (better)
120 Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits
500 nits
Touchscreen
Yes
Yes
Battery and build
Battery
99 Wh (better)
83 Wh
Charger
100 W
68 W
Weight
1.65 kg
1.5 kg (better)
Thickness
23.4 mm
12.9 mm (better)
Backlit keyboard
—
Yes
Colours
Moher Gray
Antrim Gray, Scandinavian White
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7
Wi-Fi 7
Ports
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x Thunderbolt 4 (display / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 FRL, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack
1x USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A, 2x USB4 Type-C (display / power delivery), 1x HDMI 2.1 TMDS, 1x 3.5mm combo audio jack, SD 4.0 card reader
Warranty
1 year
1 year

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Price and availability

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Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355)

₹2,79,990

Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)

₹1,82,990

Pros and cons

Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355)

  • Pro: 99 Wh battery, larger than 97% of the 46 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 144 Hz display, a higher refresh rate than 91% of the 34 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Heavier than 89% of the 38 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it (1.65 kg)
  • Con: Thicker than 97% of the 40 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it (23.4 mm)

Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465)

  • Pro: 83 Wh battery, larger than 93% of the 46 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 12.9 mm thick, thinner than 75% of the 40 thin and light laptops on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

Zenbook Duo (Intel Core Ultra 7 355) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (53.8).

Zenbook S16 (AMD Ryzen AI 9 465) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹1,82,990 and gives the most score per rupee .

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