This Double Screen Laptop is SO AWESOME
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- čas přidán 8. 01. 2024
- The Asus ZenBook Duo is crazy good!
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CES got this man on the grind.
and we are loving it. he's excited too, who wouldn't. "new toys".
got that man goin gray
Exactly. 4 videos in under 24 hrs is insane.
All the NDAs going off LOL
@@khalilur9657he got 2 more😊
Dave is the only one who's taking his new year's resolutions seriously.
😂😭🤣
3k?
Fr 😂
what's his NYR?
@@virilityContent go brrr
Product design is alive and kicking! Hats off to the engineers who pulled this through!
they really just glued two screens together, and make everything fit.
@@dis_light3615Yeah and rocket scientists just fit some metal together and made it go whooosh. That incredible amount of work that goes into doing that is what makes it engineering and not legos.
@@nafisa.t13 bro acting like he can even correctly align a sandwich😂
1500$ is crazy! I would have bet on 2000 or 2500.
The ability to have one of the screens to be at eye-level, out of the box, is amazing.
Main screen at eye level, secondary screen lower down, keyboard detached on the table. It's the perfect setup for travel or if you work from cafes or client sites. This thing replaces portable screens and external keyboards all at one go.
Try buying the laptop in the Netherlands. There your wish gets granted and this laptop is offered at around 2000 euro
@@joukenienhuis6888 in europe yes, it's always a 500 1000$ diff do to transport and taxes
@@joukenienhuis6888 In Sweden retail is 2500, which made me really sad. 1500 would be doable for most people, but 2500 makes it just out of reach for a lot of people.
o;aughed, its ridiculously over priced, its just an extra screen at the end of the day,100 bucks
I love how Asus and Lenovo always come up with innovative products.
📠📠📠📠
wait until apple apply this in their products and fanboy called it "innovation" 🗿
@@febryanmz theyd never copy this
@@topgroyal2322 Apple filed a patent for a product that looks just like this
@@topgroyal2322 give its 5 years
Man, this laptop is actually so cool
Is there any kind of coating on the bottom screen? It would panic me using this in public incase the surface I’m placing the keyboard on isn’t full clean (like a coffee shop table having little granules of sugar) and then you’re putting the keyboard back onto the screen when you’re done to pack up
I think some accessories will be created in case of this form factor popularity
Wasn't expecting to see you here, Chippy!
Small rubber dot feet would work in the corners if not. Won't be super pretty tho
Yeah, there's anti-sugar coating. Zinggggg.
Any affordable coating would be less durable than glass and end up scratching faster.
Laptop makes Dave happy.
Double screen laptop doubles the happiness of Dave. 😂
The guy who loves laptop the most 😂
"the happiness of Dave"... sounds like a book title 😀
He got paid so he’s happy 😂😂😂
This is a laptop I would buy in a heartbeat. There are SO many uses for those dual screens. And the thought of sitting in bed with the keyboard and parking the laptop's dual screens somewhere else so I can use it from afar is truly game changing.
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@@TheJack4000111 Huh? How the heck is that a bot comment lol
Your bot detector is waaay off mate!
it’s not for games
I love how the first 2 minutes of the video are like a Day in the Life of Dave2D segment.
We need more of these segments!!
@@Hassansyed369can't wait for the guy to stumble across the video and have his comment pinned
I bet he did actually show the new laptop to the guy and just couldn't admit it in the video because of the NDA :)
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I actually went "Oh..." when I saw that stand on the bottom.
Honestly, I think this form factor is definitely a strong contender for any future laptop I buy. For productivity, it's unbeatable.
Imagine drawing on the bottom screen and having all your references on the top screen. To that end, I would maybe suggest a smaller, but wide stand closer to the main hinge so that the bottom screen can be tilted toward the user for more comfortable drawing.
ok imagine it having the folding screen like the phones instead. You could use it as a widescreen
@@Kingzt369 They do have one like that, it's called the zenbook fold, but that comes with it's own set of problems, the separate two screens allow for much better performance and are a lot more practical
the laptop accessories for this includes a laptop sleeve that doubles as a low-rise stand exactly what I think you're asking for. from all the other reviewers thats done a first look review with this model, it sounds like Asus finally made the perfect dual screen laptop 👍👍
@@Kingzt369Asus has another laptop that fits that description: Asus Zenbook Fold
This feels like the natural direction that laptops should go, just an extra screen for a bit more productivity without the hassle or bulk of extra physical monitors.
They have absolutely nailed a couple of key design innovations on this. The perfectly integrated keyboard, and the rear stand to prop up the second screen are so smart and suddenly make this concept really viable. Previous dual full screen laptops did not have these and it would be difficult to envision actually using them. Turning half a touch screen into a touch keyboard for instance that's just not a good solution. I often set my 12-in tablet up next to my laptop and plug it in as a second screen which works well but is pretty cludgy and I need two laptop stands and a cable to make this setup comfortable. This design is really brilliant and I hope other makers copy and approve upon this.
Okay, that detachable keyboard thing is super badass. I haven't wanted a Windows laptop in years-until now.
Actually that detachable keyboard is heavily ispired by Microsoft Surface Neo, a canceled product due to Windows 10X is canceled and the chip is canceled too.
I need this on Mac damn!
@@MStar10 If that were to happen, it could cost around 3 to 4 grand, I bet. But for Apple fans, that's not an issue, as they're already accustomed to it.
Dave is killing it, at this rate, we will need DaveTV to keep up
I bought a Yoga Book 9i dual screen laptop after seeing one setup in Best Buy. It's amazing. Honestly the number one thing I hated about laptops was giving up the screen space and ergonomics of a desktop. This solves this and looks beautiful.
And is it possible to have your laptop on your lap with two screens?
@@joukenienhuis6888 Yes. You can also do 1.5 screens because the Yoga Book 9i has a half height magnetic keyboard.
@@joukenienhuis6888 Yes but only if you're willing to use touch keyboard
o7 Captain
@@SpaceTost o7
This is a game changer, amazing, thank you Dave for bringing this one up!
This seems as innovative and refined as the Steam Deck. The kind of product that will set the new standard for that medium going forward! Really awesome, thanks for sharing.
You mean the Nintendo switch?
I don't know. I think the switch is not quite in the same class as the Steam Deck. They really accomplish different goals. As far as an all around handheld the switch just can't compete.@@hidden_name7469
@@hidden_name7469You mean the PS Vita?
(Jokes aside, I agree)
@@tablettablete186 You mean the Game Boy Advance?
@@theviniso I wonder when will this end? 😂😂
Seems like they really thought this one through. I like it. The stand, the rubber protection and the screens make it a pretty neat product.
double the porno
I've been obsessing over this glaringly obvious idea for a laptop since i first saw the ROG mothership concept. I'm thrilled that a company has actually made it and I'm thrilled to hear it's as excellent in practice as it was in my head lol
Watched the first draft of this video with all the errors, then deleted. I think you are overdoing it Dave, take a breather 😂 Sick laptop anyway!
Same I was in the middle of the video and pop came video not available.
I am curious, what were the errors?
I was also in the middle of watching when the pop up came.
@@Saif_-_-_Ali He had various parts of the video repeated over and over while the audio was narrating a totally different thing. The audio track was consistent, but the video timeline had various parts stiched together incoherently and the same scenes were repeated. Also, it lasted 16 minutes, because again parts of the video were repeated after the review was done. Happens to the best of us I guess
@@peterpicture Did not expect a detailed reply. Thanks!!
A 16-17 inch version of this would be an instant buy for me.
16-17 inch of this thing is such a niche thing
Do you have the money?
Honestly at the starting price of 1.5k USD it isn't so bad compared to other laptops@@andrewmarthie5062
@@noliebetweenus emphasis on this. Wayy too much at that point just go use a desktop
@@kaleb5926can't bring my desktop wherever I go.
as a ui-ux / frontend developer, this is my dream laptop, I hate working in my laptop because I need minimum of 2 screens so I am reluctant to leave my workspace, this is perfect, if i can connect a portable monitor as a third display this would essentially feel like taking my home office on the go
As someone who purchases laptops for a team, I love this.
We use laptops at the office so people can move around during their workday : at their desk, on a sofa, in a meeting room, or at home.
But this means they need an extra monitor and keyboard at their desk so they can work ergonomically with their laptops.
This reduces the need for an extra keyboard, ensures you always have it with you, and i'm assuming it will be very easy to mount the screens up.
This is revolutionary IMO. Yes it's been done before, but they are really pioneering the type of tech which will we all be using one day. It's an engineering masterpiece.
It sounds like they refined this concept, learning from past attempts. Very cool 🙂
I just bought a portable usb-c screen which I use with a laptop stand for the same setup. Even that experience convinced me I 100% want this as my next work laptop. Might be a couple of years before I'll replace mine, but damn I hope this takes off.
You are so good at what you do Dave, I am so honoured to get to see you working your passion all these years.
The composition of 10:42 is amazing, gives a 3D vibe, keep up the good work man!
This keeps your head looking straight forward half the time. That's better ergonomics than a typical laptop display experience.
That's dope. I love monitors oriented this way because looking up and down is much more comfortable than left to right.
that's the type of stuff that I like. No wonky prototype-like product, solid finished solution with a lot of realistic features. This has so much potential
Just so it's clear, and because Dave doesn't mention it, this is a sponsored advertisement
How do you know?
@@nightnavin see that referral link in the bio, with a custom Dave tracker? He gets kickback when people buy using that link.
@@nightnavin do you see that sponsor link in the bio?
@@Dozer456123 How does that make this bad
@@tegathemenace he’s influencing people to buy this product with his “opinions”, when it’s actually just him trying to get you to buy it so he can benefit.
I love the dual screen with Lenovo and wished that more companies joined the dual-screen laptop space. I’m very happy that Asus joined, and I can’t wait to see the 2nd gen of Lenovo’s. Hoping for more companies to join, as Dave said “this is the future of laptops” I also can see that.
Dave be trying to take a vacation at this rate.
I think this is a vast improvement to the 2021 Zenbook duo with the 2nd narrow screen.
However I can see the next big thing being foldable laptops with one large screen with the keyboard in-between exactly like this one. The benefits of the foldable form factor over this one featured will be they will be ultra slim, with one uninterrupted display for viewing content on a larger screen.
This appears to be the natural progression to the next big thing.
That is legit a really cool laptop. For music production or editing, that's awesome.
I would seriously consider getting a 16 inch version of this if it existed. 14 inch is great for portability but 16 is absolute minimum to consider this a desktop replacement, stick an egpu behind it while it's standing and there we go. So much potential with this form factor.
I agree. When I searched for it on Google, the first thing I did was check for a 16-inch version.
Not everyone games on a desktop. For a lot of people larger than 14in would destroy the portability. To myself a 12.5-13in would be best.
I think 16 is too much but 15 is perfect. Everyone has their preferences which is great I think!
@@nojuanatall3281 I do this setup with a 16 inch HP Firefly and 16 inch LG Gram portable display. 16 is a sweetspot for portability and productivity imo and many of my colleagues.
I would also like a 16 inch because I reply on numpad alot and only 16 inch can fit it
For me the two most impressive improvements over the Yogabook 9i was the built in stand and the bigger form factor (14” vs 13”). With this metal solid stand we won’t need to bring another accessory and 13.3 is just to small now a days. Instant trading for this one!
The only disadvantage over the Lenovo yoga book 9i, is that this ASUS Dualscreen cannot have a tent mode
a 3 dollar hinge
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That is a really cool design. I would consider something like this when I am upgrading.
Great work , Asus !!!
I'm currently not in the market for a new laptop, but if I were I'd probably buy this. I *really* hope this sells well and the category catches on. Lenovo did it first (and hats off to them for that), but this feels like a no compromises version. It's the first time in a looong while that a form factor change in the laptop market is genuinely exciting and not just a gimmick.
That's the first time since the MacBook M1 that I see a laptop that really get me excited. I don't plan to buy a new laptop just now, but if I did it would definitely be this one
You did a great job conveying entusiasm for the product. Yes I agree it looks good. For me great to be able to demonstrate to someone seeing a second version of the same screeen.
I'm convinved Dave is trying to break a guinness record! With this work rate!!
The amount of gear I need in my backpack to replicate this set up... what a well thought out device!
I was looking extremely looking into the Lenovo Yoga Book 9i but this is an amazing improvement over it. I was wanting a 14 inch duel screen laptop but wouldve settled for 13 inches. I am also happy this has a headphone jack.
First I'm seeing dave drop videos back to back. I love it
The VAIO Flip was one of my favorite laptops for the fun stuff I could do with it's touch screen such as flipping it over during a presentation. But it only had the one screen. It was my favorite computer so far. I think this one will be my next favorite. Thanks for the demo Dave. Next time definitely give the orthodontist a little love; NDAs are to prevent competition, not customers. ~laughs
Nice review man. I don't know if I'll use the secondary screen more when I have it, but it will be a new nice experience.
I'm looking forward to see benchmarks for this one. The configuration is insanely nice for on-the-go editing and if it performs good enough for working on 4K stuff in Premiere, I'm on the boat for this. That machine definitely got me on the hook.
As someone who games on his laptop when away from home, my mouth is watering right now. I was thinking of one day buying an external monitor to use. Imaging something like this being a dedicated gaming laptop. It’s an easy sell for me.
Yeah, but I believe it doesn't have discrete graphics; it's not designed to be a gaming laptop per se.
No doubt, though -- sometime in the not-distant future, Asus, Lenovo, or some other company will release a dual-display laptop with a dedicated GPU. 😀
@@sharkfintech5893 I’ll be waiting for that. My laptop is almost 2 years old. I hope you get another 2 or 3 more years out of it so hopefully by that time we’ll have something like that out.
I really like it and I wasn't expecting it to be so well priced, I was bracing myself to hear $3000+
No shit. Hp Spectre Fold 17 is $4999
Yesssss, and the Lenovo 9i is $2,000 minimum. This machine is better, at a lower cost.
Apple would sell that for $3.999, for the lowest spec to boot.
@@RJ-jg6jx I agree 👍🏻 🤣🤣🤣
Wow, this is actually really cool! Dave, your passion is what makes your videos so great!
This makes video editing on the go like train or plane insanely better
Nice. As a YB 9i owner, I can appreciate the different strategies. It's nice to be able store the keyboard in between the monitors, but it seems that you would actually *need* to have the keyboard there as a spacer. Sometimes I just bring the YB without the keyboard if I know I'm going to be typing a lot. I thought the keyboard was going to fold in half and allow you to place it in front of the lower screen.
I wonder what the durability is like if you put it in a backpack with a few textbooks. That was always a concern for me when I was a student.
THIS IS PERFECT! Dual screens, works as a tablet and has good processor and GPU. This is gold for digital nomads. The only thing I would change (really niche) it's the keyboard, I would make a custom ergonomic keyboard like an Atreus with trackpad and trackpoint to attach to it instead of the regular one.
Sadly, it doesn't have a true tablet mode -- the hinge doesn't rotate 360°. The Lenovo YogaBook 9i does have that flexibility.
Agree, but Lenovo then has peripherals vs the concise keyboard Asus created. It's a tough call that really comes down to practical functionality.
I had the original yoga book and I LOVED it. i’m very happy to see the evolution going on here.
I'm not a laptop person (don't really need the mobility) and I hate the lack of overall upgradability.. But using this as a dual screen on the move coding machine + graphic tablet which doesn't suck (keyboard on the side like a regular workstation)... for that kind of price is REALLY tempting. Like "where is the catch ?" tempting in fact.
4 videos in 24 hours 🤩
I would absolutely love a device like this for dev work with the extra screen. Asus really did put a lot of work into designing it, shame that it won't be completely flat on the table but I can understand why and its only $1499? Glad they didn't price it ridiculously high.
Just imagining not bringing a second monitor every time I go to work and rushing setting up when running late makes me so happy.
Patience pays off. I have been putting off on getting a new laptop until i see this device. Perfect.
This looks SICK !!!! I mean, duo display is already on the market, but this laptop is really bringing that functionality and productivity to the market.
Yet, just wonder if you use the two displays vertically, arent you blocking the heat dissipation on one side? Will that be an big issue?
also..if Asus can see, please also make 15or 16inch version, I will buy without hesitation
I personally don't have a need for something like this, but this is so freaking awesome!! Legitimately the perfect productivity laptop, especially for the price!
This beats all three: laptop + tablet, hybrid laptop and dual screen setups easily as a student / mobile worker. Awesome!
Just got a 2-in-1 laptop and see this form factor actually looking really awesome. I want something like this so bad IM CRYING RN!
9:49 what a sick editing lol
I feel like the mirror screen function would be perfect... if only the hinges bent far back enough to have a 'tent' mode.
That way you don't have to bump heads to view the screens together.
I'm waiting for your full review & it's gonna influence my purchase
Interesting concept. Thanks for presenting this Dave.
As someone who works from home & occasionally travels while working on the go whether in a car or in a hotel/airbnb of a different city, a work laptop like this would be so useful! Because when I travel, it's not like I can take my 2 other monitors with me, so I'm stuck working on my small laptop screen only. This laptop would for sure be a game changer.
If you have a Mac and iPad you can use it as a second screen. There’s also spacedesk for windows to use an iPad as a second screen. It’s pretty cool
@@kaluimoku2467 Never knew that, but the only thing is, I feel you would need a stand or something for the tablet to stay up.
yup, there's super cheap $10ish stands. I use a collapsible one when I travel@@lazzi2462
I personally carries a portable display all the time. It's actually pretty useful, and you can get one that draws power from the laptop to avoid having to take one more power supply with you.
Also, a portable display with USB-C port can be connected to quite some phones. Great for video sharing in a hurry (as there's no need to send the video file).
@@FlameRat_YehLon Which one do you have? I've seen random Instagram ads for some whenever I'm scrolling down the Instagram feed, but they're always super expensive & Idk if I could trust those brands. They're usually like 2 small screens that squeezes on to the back of your laptop screen, so not sure how sturdy they are too or if they're good for laptop.
This IS awesome! I have almost an identical setup like at 6:40 when I work from home. A 16 inch laptop that I prop up with a stand and then connect a LG Gram 16 portable display that rests on the laptop-keyboard and then connect mouse and normal keyboard. This would make it even easier and portable. Awesome.
I use this setup for work and people always do a double take when they walk by it, been looking for a portable laptop for home use for a while now and this just might be it if the price is 1499.
Really love your enthusiasm for this this product, it is fantastic.
holy molly that laptop with the detachable keyboard and the solid hinge looks awesome
I want this so bad. Just now going on a trip and I have to take a MacBook, a wireless keyboard , a separate monitor , cables to hook it all up, a stand for the monitor AND the screen counts as a separate laptop so TSA makes me put both out and separate every time. You’re telling me I can just have 1 laptop with all of this??????? WHAT and it isn’t just a gimmick WHAT. Like it works???
but that extra screen is twice the cost of a monitor
Just use your macbook with an ipad as the second screen.
Cool and well executed, but I really hope that they polish the single screen folding version more which has more potential use cases.
I can hear this man talk about anything 24/7 without getting bored. Keep it up Dave!
Dave, I bought the Lenovo right when it launched. had to have it. The joys of being an early adapter! I have had the same issues as you outlined here. It just never felt like a laptop. too much work to set up and use. Never felt good using it on my lap, or even on a plane for that matter, without the stand and keyboard. Looks like Asus has addressed all my issues.
Lowkey thinking of buying this. At that price point? It's kinda hard not to buy it even just to try the experience of owning a device like that. Will have to consult it with the pillow 😅
Did this just get reuploaded without the bloopers?
Seems like it
Cool product but still a lazy paid advertisement
I don't think that was a blooper, it repeated scenes, an editing error
damn man, love the plant tank in the background. Looks amazing.
I am buying this.
This will be my next laptop.
Thank you so much Dave.
A price of $1500 for a machine like this is actually insane. It's obviously not cheap or anything, but for what is on offer, and considering the R&D that must have gone into this, that is a very accessible price point.
I can only imagine they’re expecting to take a loss on it so they can profit off future revisions, right? Or at least not bring in a lot of profit with it?
@@corvacopia it's very likely. I mean, two OLEDs at that size alone must be expensive as fuck.
$1500 is nothing if you pay close to lame same old garbage from Apple.
It's crazy to me that this is cheaper than the majority of folding phones. I know that there's a lot of cost in miniaturizing tech, but still.
on offer, an extra 15 inch screen for 1000+ haha
Nintendo DS XXXXL?
Ill be buying one for sure!!! This will be amazing for when I go on listing appointments to people looking to sell their homes here in the Bay Area!!!! Great review by the way =)
as a product designer, i love how asus kept in mind every aspect of ux possible with both hardware and software, comendable job asus
It's better than YogaBook 9i in almost every aspect. The only downside for me is the lack of the tablet mode (360-degree hinge). I like the built-in kickstand and the Bluetooth keyboard very much!
Yep, and it looks like the keyboard _isn't_ using BT while it's on the laptop (pogo pins attach it, Dave said zero latency, plus the added benefit of no battery drain).
Best of both worlds ! 🌎 🌎
I wonder what the typing experience is like. That’s one of the most important considerations for me, a keyboard that feels great.
@nav579 Agreed, I ike to kick the proverbial tires & "try before I buy" whenever possible 😄
FWIW, Dave said the typing experience with the keyboard is great, and he likes the trackpad as well. He didn't love the onscreen/virtual keyboard, but that makes sense (I hate typing on phone & tablet glass myself).
Understandablely, when the physical keyboard is detached from the laptop (dual-display mode), there will be a slight delay due to Bluetooth. Same goes for the Lenovo YogaBook 9i.
Agree 100%. Lenovo's hinge is really the only contending spec they have aaaand unfortunately I cannot decide 😅
This is the first dual screen laptop that genuinely has a future. I hope this sticks around!
Dave's love for tech is unbelievable, which gets reflected in his videos.
Yoga book 9i user here. Still loving the dual screens.
I am curious about the heating aspect of the system. In conventional laptops, when you are doing heavy work, the system will heat up but all that used to happen under the keyboard but now in that situation, it will start heating up the lower display and I am not too sure about long terms durability of that. Please do cover it in your full review
Product definitely looks great and I can see how you imagine it as a potential future of laptops (i hope so too tbh). One issue I have has a lot to do with the drivers and/or with Windows itself. Although you will probably not switch between modes as fast as you have done in your demonstration, it still feels clunky and not "fluent" enough for my liking. Also would have been great to see that if you for example switch from dual screen with a tap open on each screen to a single screen, that the laptop does the thinking and adjusts both of these tabs on the now single screen. I would love the laptop to work as easily as the newer foldable phones do, where the seamlessness works in harmony with the productivity opportunities this device provides. Looking forward to your full review once it is out!
Thats more of a windows issue. Try changing screen resolution on your monitor and it will do that same twitching. I dont think Asus or any other OEM is allowed/able to fix that in Win10/11
I thought that too, why is it so hard to make it look fluently ... it would make it much more appealing
Love the new vibe Dave!
Love your videos, It consists purely of what we came here and you're not wasting anyone's time❤❤❤
This feels like a larger version of what the Surface neo was to be.
how's the ergonomics of the keyboard when detached? does it have stands to lift it up?
I love your vids I just realized I was not subscribe to your channel keep them coming all the way from 🇿🇦
Im a college student and have been using a Tab s8 ultra for hand taking notes along sith a macbook pro for everything else. The android OS culls a lot of useful functionality from the office apps, hence the macbook. To go along with the macbook i have a portable monitor for when I'm studying and need the extra real estate. Of course, switching between typing notes on laptop and handwriting in the same document isnt easy since it takes two devices, but this zenbook will replace all 3 devices and do a much better job at it. Very excited and will definitely be buying it barring any major hardware issues or bugs.
The USB C port on the keyboard is not JUST for charging. Actually it makes a low latency direct connection. (According to Asus).
If that's true, they should REALLY have put it on the right side. Currently, all USB-C ports are on the left, I like it when my laptops have USB-C on both sides
Saw this from Linus. Gotta say, all the times I've seen gimmicks on laptops like the previous Zen stuff where they had a screen but it was not full sized, but small... they always suck. Even the attachable foldable screens, it just never seemed like a polished product. This is the first one I see that actually grabs my attention. Not ultra thick, not folding backwars so one of your screens is unprotected etc. Its pretty cool ngl.
Just FYI, it DOES fold backward (tent and tablet modes).
Imagine still watching narcissistic manipulator trashtube reviewer like LTT...
I don’t think I’ve ever seen this functionality. It is really neat.
I love that Dave also loves Overwatch 2 too. That answered my first question for whether to consider this for my work laptop.