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| ASUS Zenbook Duo（UX8406CA）
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ASUS Zenbook Duo (UX8406CA)
Release Date: 2024-03-15 • Status: In sale
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Security Evaluation
1. Device Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Known hardware tampering
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Ultrabook with Firmware TPM 2.0; no physical tamper switches; standard consumer build
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| Known vulnerabilities
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Modern x86 Ultrabook; no widely-reported critical hardware flaws
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| Prior attacks
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Rare
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🔗 Proof
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Consumer laptop; no major public compromise or supply-chain incident
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| Updatability
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Very common
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🔗 Proof
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ASUS releases BIOS/firmware and driver updates; Windows 11 monthly patches
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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2. System Security
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Authentication with other systems
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Partial
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🔗 Proof
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Microsoft account integration; Windows Hello; no built-in enterprise SSO/MDM on Home edition
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| Communications
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Wi-Fi 6E (WPA3), Bluetooth 5.4, Thunderbolt 4, TLS 1.3 over HTTPS
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| Storage
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Encrypted with up-to-date encryption
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🔗 Proof
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Firmware TPM 2.0 supports BitLocker Device Encryption
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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3. User Authentication
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Value
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Proof
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Comment
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| Account management
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Basic
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🔗 Proof
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Local or Microsoft account; no directory/enterprise account on Home edition
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| Authentication
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Secure
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🔗 Proof
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Windows Hello via IR webcam + PIN/password; no fingerprint reader on this model
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| Brute-force protection
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Exist
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🔗 Proof
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Windows account lockout policies; BitLocker pre-boot PIN support
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| Event logging
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Access event logged
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🔗 Proof
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Windows Event Log records sign-in and security audit events
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| Passwords
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Require change after setup
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🔗 Proof
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User sets own password/PIN during OOBE; no default/common password
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| Category Score
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Score: 2 / 3
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Technical Specifications
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Details
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| Operating System & App
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Windows 11 Home (Companion App: MyASUS / ASUS Intelligent Technology)
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| Hardware (CPU / GPU)
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CPU: Intel Core Ultra 9 285H (16 cores, 22 threads, up to 5.4 GHz) • GPU: Intel Arc Graphics (integrated) + Intel AI Boost NPU up to 13 TOPS
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| Memory & Storage
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Memory: up to 32 GB LPDDR5x (soldered, non-upgradeable) • Storage: up to 2 TB PCIe 4.0 ×4 NVMe M.2 SSD
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| Power, Battery & Charging
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Battery: 75 Wh 4-cell Li-ion • Power: up to 90 W USB-C adapter • Charging: USB-C PD (Thunderbolt 4)
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| Display & Camera
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Display: Dual 14" 3K (2880×1800) OLED touchscreens, 120 Hz, 500 nits • Camera: 1080p FHD IR webcam (Windows Hello)
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| Sound & Connectivity
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Sound: Harman Kardon stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 6E/7, Bluetooth 5.4, Thunderbolt 4 ×2, USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1
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| Physical (Dimensions & Mass)
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Dimensions: 31.35 × 21.79 × 1.46–1.99 cm • Mass: 1.65 kg (system 1.35 kg + detachable keyboard 0.30 kg)
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UX8406CA is a 2024/2025 flagship dual-screen OLED convertible laptop from ASUS's Zenbook line. The "CA" suffix denotes Intel Core Ultra Series 1 (Meteor Lake) platform, configured with up to an Intel Core Ultra 9 285H, integrated Intel Arc graphics, and an Intel AI Boost NPU rated at up to 13 TOPS — making it an official Copilot+ PC.
Key distinguishing feature: dual 14-inch 3K (2880 x 1800) OLED touchscreens, both running at 120 Hz. The lower screen functions as a secondary display or virtual keyboard; a detachable physical keyboard (0.30 kg) is included and stored beneath the upper display when folded. The system weighs 1.35 kg on its own, or 1.65 kg with the keyboard attached.
Memory is soldered LPDDR5x (up to 32 GB, non-upgradeable). Storage is a single M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD (up to 2 TB). Battery is a 75 Wh 4-cell pack charged over USB-C PD (up to 90 W). Connectivity includes two Thunderbolt 4 ports, one USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.4.
Security: Firmware TPM 2.0 (fTPM, not discrete), 1080p IR webcam supporting Windows Hello facial sign-in. No fingerprint reader, no discrete TPM chip, no camera privacy shutter on this model. Ships with Windows 11 Home; BitLocker full management requires Windows 11 Pro. ASUS provides BIOS and driver updates via its support site, and the device receives standard Windows 11 monthly security patches.
