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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a higher-resolution OLED screen, more storage, and more RAM, which suits intensive tasks like engineering and 3D work. Its lightweight and thin design enhance portability, but it comes with a higher price. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a lower resolution IPS screen and is heavier, but it sports a unique dual-screen feature that can be useful for multitasking. It has less RAM and storage, making it less ideal for demanding applications. However, it's more affordable and still capable of handling general use effectively. Consider what's more important to you: the higher performance and portability of the S 13 at a higher cost, or the multitasking capabilities and affordability of the Duo 14, while compromising on performance and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 outshines the Zenbook Duo 14 in general use because of its superior screen quality, better portability due to lighter weight and smaller dimensions, alongside a longer battery life, while both laptops sport capable CPUs and sufficient RAM. Although Zenbook Duo 14 offers a unique dual-screen feature which adds versatility, its heavier build and shorter battery life, as well as a lower resolution main screen, make it less suited for general use compared to the Zenbook S 13.
Engineering and Design
8.2
6.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is equipped with a more powerful CPU and double the RAM of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, which translates to better multitasking and faster processing for demanding engineering software; moreover, the Zenbook S 13's superior OLED screen with higher resolution ensures sharper and more color-accurate visuals for design work. While the Zenbook Duo 14 is somewhat less powerful and has a lower-quality IPS screen, it offers a dual-screen setup that can be very handy for productivity, although this comes at the cost of additional weight and reduced portability compared to the sleeker Zenbook S 13.
Content Creation
8.5
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Content Creation Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for photo editing, video editing and other content creation tasks.
Software Development
8.3
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s Software Development Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for software developers.
Screen Quality
8.1
6.8
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a crisp, vibrant display suitable for everyday tasks and engineering software due to its high resolution and panel type that ensures sharp text and detailed images, along with great color accuracy essential for design work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less ideal for gaming and 3D rendering where smoother visuals are crucial. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while still providing decent resolution and panel quality for clarity in general use and accurate color representation for creative tasks, falls short for gaming and 3D pursuits for the same reason—its refresh rate isn't geared towards the high-frame-rate demands of these applications.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life.
Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.
Portability
Best in Class
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its newer processor and high-resolution OLED screen, offers better performance and screen quality for gaming and 3D applications compared to the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, which despite its unique dual-screen feature, has an older processor and a standard IPS screen with lower resolution. Both have the same integrated GPU and screen refresh rate, but the ASUS Zenbook S 13's superior CPU and screen attributes contribute to its higher suitability for gaming and 3D tasks.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 314 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"The Asus ZenBook Duo's second screen is like the Apple Touch Bar, but better. Most would agree that having two screens instead of one can really boost productivity and the ZenBook Duo is no different in this regard. It's tough going back to just one screen after becoming accustomed to spacious dual-screen setups. For a laptop form factor, however, users will have to accept some compromises. Firstly, weight is the most obvious drawback as the system is several hundred grams heavier than a regular ZenBook 14. Additionally, colors on the second screen will not be as vivid as the main display."
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About ASUS
ASUS, a Taiwanese electronics brand, is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. The majority of their laptops are targeted towards personal use or gaming. Their most popular product lines include the budget-friendly VivoBook, more premium ZenBook, and their TUF and ROG gaming laptops, the latter of which has a reputation for excellent gaming performance.
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