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  • ScreenPad Plus: 14 inch 4K matte touchscreen, giving your endless way to optimize your multitasking experience by extending the screen or split windows and apps on both displays
  • 15.6 inch 4K UHD NanoEdge touchscreen glossy main display
  • Latest 9th generation Intel Core i7-9750H Quad Core Processor (12M Cache, up to 4.5 GHz) with NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060
  • Detachable palm rest and ASUS active stylus pen included
  • Fast storage and memory featuring 1TB PCIe NVMe SSD with 16GB DDR4 RAM
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Customer Ratings
Screen quality
4.8
4.4
4.4
4.4
4.8
Touch Screen
4.5
4.3
4.6
4.3
4.8
For gaming
3.9
3.4
4.8
3.4
4.5
Value for money
3.2
4.0
3.4
4.0
Battery life
3.4
3.5
3.5
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hard disk size
1 TB
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computer memory size
16 GB
16 GB
32 GB
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32 GB
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cpu manufacturer
Intel
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cpu speed
4.5 GHz
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Customer Reviews
4.2 out of 5 stars
366
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244
4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.4 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars
404
4.5 out of 5 stars
277
Display
15.6" OLED Touch Display 15.6" OLED Touch Display 15.6" OLED Touch Display 15.6" FHD 4-Way NanoEdge 14" FHD 4-Way NanoEdge 14" FHD Touch Display 14" FHD Touch Display
Processor
Intel i7-9750H Intel i9-9980HK i7-10750H Intel i7-10510U Intel i7-10510U Intel i7-10510U Intel i7-10510U
RAM & Speed
16GB 32GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 16GB 8GB
Storage
1TB PCIE 1TB PCIE 1TB PCIE 1TB PCIE 512GB PCIE 1TB PCIE 512GB PCIE
GPU
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 NVIDIA GeForce MX250 NVIDIA GeForce MX250 Intel UHD Graphics 620
Keyboard
Backlit/NumPad Backlit/NumPad Backlit/NumPad Backlit/IR Camera Backlit/IR Camera Backlit Backlit
WiFi/Audio/Streaming Features
WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + BT 5.0 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + BT 5.0 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + BT 5.0 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + BT 5.0 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + BT 5.0 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + BT 5.0 WiFi 6 (802.11ax) + BT 5.0
Operation System
Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Pro Windows 10 Home
Accessory
Palm rest + Stylus Palm rest + Stylus Palm rest + Stylus Sleeve + USB3.0 to RJ45 cable Sleeve + USB3.0 to RJ45 cable Stand + Stylus Stand + Stylus
Weight (lbs)
5.51 5.51 5.51 3.64 2.78 3.53 3.53

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    ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo UX581 with ScreenPad Plus gives you on-the-go computing like you’ve never experienced before. The 4K secondary touchscreen that works seamlessly with the main 15.6 inch 4K UHD OLED touchscreen, giving you endless ways to optimize and personalize your workflow. A series of handy built-in apps help boost your productivity. Quick Key allows one-tap automation of complex keyboard sequences, and Handwriting lets you input text intuitively. There are also useful quick controls such as App Switcher, ViewMax and Task Swap for intuitive interactions between the main display and ScreenPad Plus. Task Group lets you lock into work mode by opening multiple tasks with a single touch. And now you can drag apps or in-app toolbars onto ScreenPad Plus to give you more room to work on the main display, wherever you are. With ZenBook Pro Duo and the bundled stylus — or active stylus — you can really let your creativity flow. Both multi-touch displays support stylus input, and ScreenPad Plus gives you a superbly ergonomic and stable platform for writing or drawing. Take notes, sketch out your ideas, or do precision graphical editing in the most intuitive way ever. There’s also a separate palm rest in the box, which enhances the ErgoLift tilting keyboard design to give you the most comfortable typing experience ever. ZenBook Pro Duo is powered by up to a 9th Generation Intel® Core i9 eight-core processor, the latest gaming-grade NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2060 graphics and blisteringly fast storage. This ultrapowerful combination ensures that ZenBook Pro Duo takes professional-quality tasks in its stride, such as multi-layer photo or video editing, 3D graphics rendering or even game live-streaming. *The actual transfer speed of USB 3.0, 3.1 (Gen 1 and 2), and/or Type-C will vary depending on many factors including the processing speed of the host device, file attributes and other factors related to system configuration and your operating environment.

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    366 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the appearance and buttons of the notebook computer. For example, they mention it looks good, the graphics are great, and the display is breath-taking. That said, they're happy with durability, and design. That being said, some complain about the battery life. Opinions are mixed on quality, performance, and screen.

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    29 customers mention29 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the laptop. They mention that it looks good, has a breath-taking display, and is phenomenally designed. The graphics are great, and the display is vivid.

    "...Killer graphics and CPU, plenty of RAM, no major driver issues, no bloatware, and lots of genuinely useful software integrations.________..." Read more

    "...It is surprisingly well-thought-out and designed and I haven't had any problems with it...." Read more

    "...Stunning piece of machinery, arguably the most beautiful gadget I've ever owned, considering that my DJI drones are also futuristic...." Read more

    "This is a phenomenally designed laptop with a very limited number of flaws so far in 3 days of professional use...." Read more

    21 customers mention16 positive5 negative

    Customers like the buttons on the notebook computer. They say the 2 4K touchscreen panels are very vivid, phenomenal, and sharp. The touch screens are responsive and look great. The battery life is okay. The main 4K display is great and the 2nd display needed a bit more lighting. The touchscreen is smarter than expected and has incredible features.

    "...It is gorgeous, colors are fine tuned and look fantastic. The top and bottom are 4K. Colors are same on both screens, just a matte finish on the..." Read more

    "...The 4K resolution and screen quality is fantastic. Clear visuals all the way...." Read more

    "...with multiple screens is in AWWW of its form, functionality, picture quality and usability.I have the 15", i7 version with QLED screen...." Read more

    "...The incredible features of the screenpad via the functionality Asus has built, such as one touch moving apps or windows between the two screens,..." Read more

    16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

    Customers like the durability of the laptop. They mention it's well built, has flawless metal construction, and the keyboard is the most solid they've ever used. The graphics make it a strong high-end mobile powerhouse, and it should last a long time. Customers also say that it has no defects and scratches.

    "...It feels higher quality than most keyboards I have used...." Read more

    "...Flawless metal construction, incredible OLED display, okay screenpad...." Read more

    "This is a phenomenally designed laptop with a very limited number of flaws so far in 3 days of professional use...." Read more

    "...The vibrant screen, top-quality performance, and its impeccable condition (minus the stylus, of course) make it a laptop I can't help but smile about..." Read more

    11 customers mention11 positive0 negative

    Customers like the design of the notebook computer. They say it has a great concept, is innovative, and has real potential. Some say the design is vibrant and delights tech enthusiasts. Customers also say the concept is perfect for researchers, content developers, and media. They also describe it as a futuristic gadget.

    "...Having used it, I have seen some very useful examples of it...." Read more

    "...will start off by saying that the Asus ZenBook is an amazing idea of a productivity workstation...." Read more

    "...high, but that's expected with such great performance and cutting edge technology...." Read more

    "Great design, ergonomic, cool, functional second screen. The case requires care as it can get scratched and dinged relatively easily...." Read more

    50 customers mention32 positive18 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the notebook computer. Some mention that the performance is incredible, gaming performance doesn't suck, and it works pretty well. However, others say that it doesn' t perform as expected, it lags frequently, and the Java edition is not that well optimized.

    "...Killer graphics and CPU, plenty of RAM, no major driver issues, no bloatware, and lots of genuinely useful software integrations.________..." Read more

    "...to dock applications, automatically resize windows, and perform a variety of other functions to maximize productivity...." Read more

    "...placement is making me consider a return... It's really slowing down my typing speed and comfort when using it on my lap..." Read more

    "...screens is in AWWW of its form, functionality, picture quality and usability.I have the 15", i7 version with QLED screen...." Read more

    50 customers mention25 positive25 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the notebook computer. Some mention it's a great computer with great specs and power. However, others say that it has some problems and the screen quality is not as good.

    "...Actually useful custom keyboard keys- Great specs, incredible power, beefy power supply (Graphics kill on this machine, like a desktop) Ultra 2..." Read more

    "...too cramped (I have not seen one, I just assumed) and the screen quality was not as good...." Read more

    "I'm a huge fan of the 2nd Screen. The Specs are fantastic, and the software for screen snapping is surprisingly good...." Read more

    "...The main screen micro flickers and the staggered pixels give a dirty appearance to images when looking closely. You have to really focus to..." Read more

    25 customers mention17 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the screen of the laptop. Some mention that the second screen is very useful and awesome, while others say that it glitches and is almost useless.

    "...of RAM, no major driver issues, no bloatware, and lots of genuinely useful software integrations._____________..." Read more

    "...The software allows you to dock applications, automatically resize windows, and perform a variety of other functions to maximize productivity...." Read more

    "...The screens flutter on disabling, but that's a native issue with windows re-initializing the graphics adapter and is only momentary...." Read more

    "...The ASUS software for the 2nd screen is nice... The Task Group feature is smart, but you can only have 4 groups...." Read more

    15 customers mention4 positive11 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the battery life of the notebook computer. They mention that the second screen drains the battery a lot faster, and that the battery does not average above three hours under real life normal use.

    "...Which brings me to my next point. The battery life is terrible...." Read more

    "...I got the Intel 7 which and nice processor. The battery life is something to be desired. Having the 2nd screen drains the battery a lot faster...." Read more

    "TLDR:- Battery lasts a few hours (4-5)- Only Bloatware is McAfee (You want MyASUS), Drivers Required for Alexa Bar-..." Read more

    "...The battery life is pretty bad...." Read more

    Superb Laptop With Stunning Screen - Drivers Needed to Use Alexa
    5 Stars
    Superb Laptop With Stunning Screen - Drivers Needed to Use Alexa
    TLDR:- Battery lasts a few hours (4-5)- Only Bloatware is McAfee (You want MyASUS), Drivers Required for Alexa Bar- Keypad is intelligent, will recognize when you want touchpad and when you want keypad- Bottom screen can be dull unless in low light, otherwise excellent- Thunderbolt 3 works (no charging), connects to iGPU, dedicated HDMI 2.0 port on side connects to RTX directly- Actually useful custom keyboard keys- Great specs, incredible power, beefy power supply (Graphics kill on this machine, like a desktop) Ultra 2K gaming on any game, some are 4K HDR UltraI'll put my conclusion here, it's a wonderful machine and I would highly recommend it to those who want the most real estate from their laptop. Killer graphics and CPU, plenty of RAM, no major driver issues, no bloatware, and lots of genuinely useful software integrations._____________Longer version:- I'm a software engineer, when I review a laptop, I'm reviewing ASUS's additions, not reviewing Windows. Strictly ASUS hardware and software. If you have Windows problems, that is Windows, not ASUS.______Screen:The biggest plus on this laptop is the screen. It is gorgeous, colors are fine tuned and look fantastic. The top and bottom are 4K. Colors are same on both screens, just a matte finish on the bottom.______________Screenpad Plus:ASUS is calling their bottom screen "Screenpad Plus". Having used it, I have seen some very useful examples of it. You can custom assign a group of windows to the screens, so you can resume in one click from where you were.There is a surprising amount of integration here:- Quick button to switch top screen window to bottom and bottom to top- Custom window sizing on screenpad plus (3 squares not right and left)- Unity extends the Folders bar on the screenpad, with the top screen being strictly for object lists and the scene.- ZOOM puts the little videos on the bottom, and the main speaker on the top screen (I love this)- For coding, extending the code to both screens allows me to more easily see more of the methods that I am calling without having to scroll and lose where I was._________Keyboard:- There is a lot of useful software in the keyboard, but first, the hardware.The key strokes feel fluent, and the keys are spaced well. It feels higher quality than most keyboards I have used. It is no IBM keyboard, but the flux is little and the depth of the key presses make it feel quite comparable to a desktop keyboard. It feels slightly better than the modern Dell and HP keyboards that are given with Desktops.But the main point of the keyboard is the special keys. The screenshot key is really convenient, and the function keys are ones you would actually want to use such as hard disabling your camera, switching between power modes, and my favorite key, send top window to bottom and bottom to top. The Switch key. It's phenomenal and incredibly convenient to have mail at the bottom and chrome on top, then when I want to switch put mail at the top so I can respond more in-depth, then switch again to go back to chrome, all without having to touch the screen or use my mouse.As for comfort, if you are uncomfortable with your palms resting on the desk, a "rest" bar is included. I use it at home but don't take it with me, I feel fine in both places.__________Touchpad:The touchpad is smarter than I expected. I was expecting just a switch between a number pad and a touchpad, but it can tell when you would want to put in a number and move the mouse. If you are in a text field, or a math based app like Calc, Excel, Word, etc, it will assume you want numbers (you can turn this intelligence off if you want), if you drag your finger across, even with the lights on, it will assume you want the mouse and won't just input a bunch of numbers. So you don't have to turn the lights on off on off on off. I liked this more than I expected.The other thing is it has a swipe command from the top, by default it is set to open the calculator, but you can set it to what you like.I could very much get used to this design, which I am surprised by.____________Handwriting:This "integration" brings me to handwriting. I am kind of disappointed, but I will explain why.The included pen is pressure sensitive, and can adjust brush width based on pressure and tilt. It recognizes handwriting in many languages, I have tested English, Japanese and Chinese, all work well (and cursive too). It also comes with a battery (thank you).However, I am disappointed that it only can convert it to text. It was my hope that the Handwriting software would allow me to handwrite on the bottom, and it would appear on the top where I wanted it to be, like a magnified view on the bottom where I could write. Sadly, there is no ASUS integrated software for this. I would pay for a note taking software that did this correctly. Both screens can be written on, but writing on a vertical surface is a pain.Finally, it can deduce the difference between your fingers and the pen. The pen that is included has two buttons. I only use the eraser function which is the top___________________Ports & Connections:- The biggest one for most will be a Thunderbolt 3 dock. Will it charge? Do audio, video, USB and others work through the dock? No and yes. I have not been able to charge my laptop at all with any docks. The laptop takes 11.5 Amps at 19.5V before powering the ports. My 180 Watt dock would not charge, but audio, video, USB, ethernet and 4K HDR DisplayPort all worked.However ASUS isn't dock heavy. The laptop has two USB A 3.1, Nvidia GPU connected HDMI, DC, USB C Thunderbolt, and an Audio Jack. I've used it without a dock fine.One thing that is odd is multiple display setups. Since there are two internal displays on Intel, and Intel supports a max of 3, you can only connect one monitor through USB C or turn off Screen pad Plus. However, one through USB C and one connected directly via HDMI will give you four.Connecting directly to the HDMI also allows for Nvidia G Sync and other Nvidia specific features, as it runs through the RTX. If you are gaming, connect through the HDMI, there is a throughout limit on the USB C.Wi-Fi 6 is a plus, but I don't have 2000MbPS internet with 300 devices connected to see any benefit yet.________________Light Bar & Alexa:The light bar on the bottom is by default used to provide info on battery and power mode. If the fan is on full blast and you have it plugged in, it will turn red, if normal and plugged in, green, if on battery, blue/off (depending what you choose)Alexa does work, but you need to install the Alexa app, then install some obscurely named drivers stored on the ASUS file server. Why they made this so hard IDK, but you can get it to work. There are tutorials on it.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Laptop With Stunning Screen - Drivers Needed to Use Alexa
    Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2020
    TLDR:
    - Battery lasts a few hours (4-5)
    - Only Bloatware is McAfee (You want MyASUS), Drivers Required for Alexa Bar
    - Keypad is intelligent, will recognize when you want touchpad and when you want keypad
    - Bottom screen can be dull unless in low light, otherwise excellent
    - Thunderbolt 3 works (no charging), connects to iGPU, dedicated HDMI 2.0 port on side connects to RTX directly
    - Actually useful custom keyboard keys
    - Great specs, incredible power, beefy power supply (Graphics kill on this machine, like a desktop) Ultra 2K gaming on any game, some are 4K HDR Ultra

    I'll put my conclusion here, it's a wonderful machine and I would highly recommend it to those who want the most real estate from their laptop. Killer graphics and CPU, plenty of RAM, no major driver issues, no bloatware, and lots of genuinely useful software integrations.

    _____________
    Longer version:
    - I'm a software engineer, when I review a laptop, I'm reviewing ASUS's additions, not reviewing Windows. Strictly ASUS hardware and software. If you have Windows problems, that is Windows, not ASUS.

    ______
    Screen:
    The biggest plus on this laptop is the screen. It is gorgeous, colors are fine tuned and look fantastic. The top and bottom are 4K. Colors are same on both screens, just a matte finish on the bottom.

    ______________
    Screenpad Plus:
    ASUS is calling their bottom screen "Screenpad Plus". Having used it, I have seen some very useful examples of it. You can custom assign a group of windows to the screens, so you can resume in one click from where you were.

    There is a surprising amount of integration here:
    - Quick button to switch top screen window to bottom and bottom to top
    - Custom window sizing on screenpad plus (3 squares not right and left)
    - Unity extends the Folders bar on the screenpad, with the top screen being strictly for object lists and the scene.
    - ZOOM puts the little videos on the bottom, and the main speaker on the top screen (I love this)
    - For coding, extending the code to both screens allows me to more easily see more of the methods that I am calling without having to scroll and lose where I was.

    _________
    Keyboard:
    - There is a lot of useful software in the keyboard, but first, the hardware.

    The key strokes feel fluent, and the keys are spaced well. It feels higher quality than most keyboards I have used. It is no IBM keyboard, but the flux is little and the depth of the key presses make it feel quite comparable to a desktop keyboard. It feels slightly better than the modern Dell and HP keyboards that are given with Desktops.

    But the main point of the keyboard is the special keys. The screenshot key is really convenient, and the function keys are ones you would actually want to use such as hard disabling your camera, switching between power modes, and my favorite key, send top window to bottom and bottom to top. The Switch key. It's phenomenal and incredibly convenient to have mail at the bottom and chrome on top, then when I want to switch put mail at the top so I can respond more in-depth, then switch again to go back to chrome, all without having to touch the screen or use my mouse.

    As for comfort, if you are uncomfortable with your palms resting on the desk, a "rest" bar is included. I use it at home but don't take it with me, I feel fine in both places.

    __________
    Touchpad:

    The touchpad is smarter than I expected. I was expecting just a switch between a number pad and a touchpad, but it can tell when you would want to put in a number and move the mouse. If you are in a text field, or a math based app like Calc, Excel, Word, etc, it will assume you want numbers (you can turn this intelligence off if you want), if you drag your finger across, even with the lights on, it will assume you want the mouse and won't just input a bunch of numbers. So you don't have to turn the lights on off on off on off. I liked this more than I expected.

    The other thing is it has a swipe command from the top, by default it is set to open the calculator, but you can set it to what you like.

    I could very much get used to this design, which I am surprised by.

    ____________
    Handwriting:
    This "integration" brings me to handwriting. I am kind of disappointed, but I will explain why.

    The included pen is pressure sensitive, and can adjust brush width based on pressure and tilt. It recognizes handwriting in many languages, I have tested English, Japanese and Chinese, all work well (and cursive too). It also comes with a battery (thank you).

    However, I am disappointed that it only can convert it to text. It was my hope that the Handwriting software would allow me to handwrite on the bottom, and it would appear on the top where I wanted it to be, like a magnified view on the bottom where I could write. Sadly, there is no ASUS integrated software for this. I would pay for a note taking software that did this correctly. Both screens can be written on, but writing on a vertical surface is a pain.

    Finally, it can deduce the difference between your fingers and the pen. The pen that is included has two buttons. I only use the eraser function which is the top

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    Ports & Connections:
    - The biggest one for most will be a Thunderbolt 3 dock. Will it charge? Do audio, video, USB and others work through the dock? No and yes. I have not been able to charge my laptop at all with any docks. The laptop takes 11.5 Amps at 19.5V before powering the ports. My 180 Watt dock would not charge, but audio, video, USB, ethernet and 4K HDR DisplayPort all worked.

    However ASUS isn't dock heavy. The laptop has two USB A 3.1, Nvidia GPU connected HDMI, DC, USB C Thunderbolt, and an Audio Jack. I've used it without a dock fine.

    One thing that is odd is multiple display setups. Since there are two internal displays on Intel, and Intel supports a max of 3, you can only connect one monitor through USB C or turn off Screen pad Plus. However, one through USB C and one connected directly via HDMI will give you four.

    Connecting directly to the HDMI also allows for Nvidia G Sync and other Nvidia specific features, as it runs through the RTX. If you are gaming, connect through the HDMI, there is a throughout limit on the USB C.

    Wi-Fi 6 is a plus, but I don't have 2000MbPS internet with 300 devices connected to see any benefit yet.

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    Light Bar & Alexa:
    The light bar on the bottom is by default used to provide info on battery and power mode. If the fan is on full blast and you have it plugged in, it will turn red, if normal and plugged in, green, if on battery, blue/off (depending what you choose)

    Alexa does work, but you need to install the Alexa app, then install some obscurely named drivers stored on the ASUS file server. Why they made this so hard IDK, but you can get it to work. There are tutorials on it.
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