Are there are any alternatives?

In terms of a content creation laptop, the best alternative is the Dell XPS 15. Though it’s not quite as fast as the ZenBook Pro Duo because of its thinner profile, it’s a capable video editing laptop with the same beautiful OLED screen.

　　If the second screen is the ZenBook Pro Duo’s main draw for you, there aren’t good options at the moment. Asus’ other larger ZenBook, the ZenBook Pro 15, comes with a scaled down first of the second screen built into the touchscreen, though it’s not quite as useful due to its size.

　　

How long will it last?

The ZenBook Pro Duo has up-to-date components and plenty of helpful ports that should futureproof you in the future. The ZenBook Pro Duo comes with a standard one-year warranty, which isn’t a lot for a laptop this expensive. It’s standard, however,

　　

Should you buy it?

Yes. I don’t recommend a $3,000 laptop casually, especially not one as unorthodox as the ZenBook Pro Duo. Still, if the dual-screen concept looks useful to you, buy it.