ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 UX582 Laptop, 15.6” OLED 4K Touch Display, i7-12700H, 16GB, 1TB, GeForce RTX 3060, ScreenPad Plus, Windows 11 Home, Celestial Blue, UX582ZM-AS76T

One of the best purchases Ive made, the ease of using media platforms such as blender and Photoshop become instantly apparent, allowing you to dock all the tools on the bottom display while having the entire top display available for real estate.However, it should be noted this laptop cant handle high end games too well, it heats up faster than it can cool itself down which leads to it sometimes freezing or crashing. This laptop was more designed for multimedia usage and not so much for gaming.The paint on the computer is also very prone to scratching, and once it scratches it can start to peel off. Keeping this laptop in its own cushioned carry case is essential for keeping it in pristine condition.

The pc met my expectations. The second screen requires some patience, sometimes it's kind of tricky to use, since this comes with Windows 11 remember to update it.It works perfectly for games, like Dota or LoL, I haven't tried for FPS games though. I also use it for video editing software like Davinci Resolve, it's very promising.There is fan mode dedicated for performance, be aware that's a lot of sound coming from the pc, in case you're looking for quiet pc it comes with 2 more modes to make it silent.The screen is perfect, it's very customizable, no more comments.

New update: This model series has been continued through Intel 12th-gen CPUs and has now featured anywhere from rtx 3060 through 3070 ti and 3080. A 12th gen i7 will utterly destroy the 10th and 11th gen CPUs in certain work like pro 3D rendering, but the older models are still fine for less demanding work. I still have my 10th gen model and everything still works on it. When on battery I use a single screen at 1080p, when plugged in I use both screens at 4K. Windows remembers my setup so just turning the 2nd screen on or off changes the resolution too. Standard mode is quiet and does almost everything I need. Performance and "Full Speed" modes increase the power and cooling by a good margin, enough to speed up some loads by 20% or more. It's been a good laptop.Update! As of when I'm adding this you can get a model with i9-11900H, double the RAM and the lesser RTX 3060 for 600usd more. You lose a little GPU performance but you get TB4, probably a hair better battery life, a better CPU and the memory is soldered so double RAM is a big deal. For another 400usd more than that you can get the rtx 3080 model which should be slightly better than the performance of the g15's rtx 3080. I maintain the older i7 model is still a good, balanced value for now but be aware of the more performant alternatives.Battery life is okay for cafe visits/client meetings/modest travel needs, screen is gorgeous but not very suited to gaming, touch works well but you really feel a need for the pen's precision sometimes. i7 is about as fast as the i9 in real world usage, but Ram cannot be replaced and some creators may need to pay the extra thousand-plus for 32GB model. GPU has the Studio drivers instead of the Gameready drivers, so there may be cases where you get lower FPS than a similar wattage 3070 gaming laptop. Speakers fire downward and by far sound best on a solid table or desk.This 16GB base model is a great device for multimedia and design work, it has a tolerable Intel 8-core processor and a midrange implementation of the RTX 3070. At a price below 2500 usd it compares well against more expensive studio machines and similar or less expensive gaming machines. It's not as light or long-lasting as the g15 but could be a superior creator's alternative for similar money. The extra display tips up and the cooling system pulls in extra air with less fan noise, to the extent I am more noticing some coil whine.With two TB3 ports this machine is very capable when docked, which makes up for lacking ethernet and the CPU which is quickly falling behind newer models. You can also connect better video capture accessories or other exclusive Thunderbolt appliances. An external monitor is suggested for the best gaming experience, but if you don't need high FPS then you can benefit from the excellent color and contrast.There's too much software to cover including MyAsus, Screenpad, Creator Hub etc. Any serious buyer should look into these features to get the most out of their machine. The 4Kx1100 screenpad is much more compatible with various workloads than the 1080x550 model on entry level Zephyrus Duo 15. Music, chat, notes, anything. I also have the Duo 15 with 3080 and FHD/300FPS display, which cost about 50% more....it has better performance and the Gameready video drivers. As a pair including two power adapters and etc, it quickly makes for a 20lb travel bag! But I have four screens, two RTX GPUs and complimentary differences that would require far more desktop hardware to replace.For solid power and unique features on a budget, I am mostly pleased with my UX582 base model. I could only suggest the far more expensive 32GB model to very serious creators who need the extra working memory, and I would suggest they consider other options such as the Zephyrus Duo 15 SE with 4K/120FPS screen...they are similar in price and the Duo is mostly superior. Even for office work, my GX551 can get 8-10hrs of practical endurance with the RTX disabled....and it has a strangely addictive trick: turn off the upper screen and use it as a paper holder while typing on the lower screen.The Pro Duo 15 is nice and I enjoy it, but it still needs more performance tweaks and a longer-lasting endurance option while on battery. It's still a solid buy for anyone who needs a portable work studio and I hope it continues to improve as the Zephyrus Duo has done.PS definitely consider getting a damage plan for any laptop priced above 2000usd. While I have had no issues thus far, others have.....and it's better to be covered against accidents and possible failures.Edit: Still good after a few months!~ Also if you have a long render or other heavy load on the way, switch the cooling mode to Full Speed. It's not quiet but it is aggressive, and in my experience it absolutely prevents any heat-related issues. Compared to a lot of $5000+ Xeon workstation laptops that overheat, this one really seems to have nailed the cooling/stability part of the workstation design. It's just so very balanced as an entry-level studio laptop. There are new models out with 11th-gen Intel processors since I bought mine, and the upcoming Zephyrus Duo 16. This looks to be a good year in hardware!

There are serveral laptops in the Zenbook Duo UX582 series that feature a 120hz display but this is NOT one of them. I did not know that the 120hz display was not a feature that persisted through the entire line. In fact I didn't know of any OLED displays that were not 120hz capable.Additionally even though this laptop has two GPUs(Intel Iris Xe and RTX 3060), it can still only support four displays at once, including the sub-display. If you attach a fourth monitor you will need to sacrifice the sub-display for output on the fourth.

The laptop often feels sluggish, even when handling basic multitasking or light productivity tasks. This is disappointing for a device with such high-end specs.The advertised performance does not match reality. Most games barely run at 30 FPS, even on medium settings. This is unacceptable for a laptop equipped with a discrete NVIDIA RTX GPU.I bought this laptop specifically for video editing, but Adobe Premiere Pro struggles to run smoothly. It crashes frequently, lags during playback, and has issues rendering projects. Despite adjusting settings and using proxy files, the performance is still poor.The secondary screen is innovative and looks great, but it doesn’t justify the performance compromises. Instead of enhancing productivity, it feels like a gimmick that drains system resources.The laptop overheats quickly under load, which likely causes the performance to drop drastically. This seems to be a design flaw, as the cooling system is unable to handle the hardware efficiently.For the price, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 OLED UX582 is underwhelming. It struggles with tasks that it is specifically marketed for, like gaming and video editing. The performance bottlenecks, coupled with overheating issues, make it hard to recommend this laptop to professionals or gamers.Unless ASUS addresses these issues through updates or hardware revisions, I would not suggest this laptop to anyone who values performance and reliability. 1/5 stars.