Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T vs Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T

Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T takes 6.5 weighted points vs 2.8, winning on CPU Benchmark, Weight, Value Score. The Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US counters in a higher tier — worth it if its strengths match your needs.

Winner

Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T

Intel Core Ultra 9 285H · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $2500
4.4 (108)
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Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US

Intel Core Ultra 7 258V · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $1800
4.4 (63)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryZenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99TBook5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US
Gaming4/103.5/10
Productivity5.9/105.8/10
Programming5.4/105.9/10
Engineering / 3D4.8/104.4/10
Student5.7/105.8/10
Travel / Portability6.7/106.9/10
AI Workloads4.7/104.1/10
Value for Money5.4/105/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecZenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99TBook5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285HIntel Core Ultra 7 258V
PassMark Score33,77219,135
CPU Cores6P+10E4P+4E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM32 GB DDR532 GB DDR5
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage1 TBSSD1 TBSSD
DisplayDual 14″ IPS16″ AMOLED
Resolution2880x18002880x1800
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
Pixel Density— PPI212 PPI
TouchscreenYesYes
Weight3.64 lbs3.7 lbs
Thickness0.57″0.5″
Amazon Rating4.4 ★ (108)4.4 ★ (63)
Value Score5.4/105/10

CPU Comparison

The Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T's Intel Core Ultra 9 285H is ~76% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (33,772 vs 19,135). A generational gap you will feel in exports, compiles and heavy multitasking.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 5.9/10 vs 5.8/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T: Dual 14″ IPS 2880x1800 @ 120 Hz. Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US: 16″ AMOLED 2880x1800 @ 120 Hz. The Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US's AMOLED panel is the clear quality win.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD. Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US: 32 GB DDR5 (soldered) + 1 TBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.64 lbs / 0.57″ vs 3.7 lbs / 0.5″. Effectively identical to carry. Travel scores: 6.7 vs 6.9.

Value

Value scores land 5.4/10 vs 5/10. The Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the Lenovo Zenbook DUO UX8406CA-PS99T — it wins the weighted spec battle. Choose the Samsung Book5 Pro NP964QHA-KG2US only if portability matter more to you.

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