The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers portability and is relatively less expensive than the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which is an upper midrange device. The Zenbook S 13 is lightweight with a longer battery life and is very suitable for general use, while the Pro Duo 15 has a larger, touchscreen display, more powerful processor, and dedicated graphics card, making it better for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks. The Pro Duo 15, however, is heavier and has a shorter battery life, which may not be ideal if you travel frequently or work on the go. Choose the Zenbook S 13 for everyday tasks and portability or the Pro Duo 15 for performance-intensive needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
Best in class portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Excellent for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, outclasses the ASUS Zenbook S 13's Intel i7-1355U Iris Xe graphics, making it more capable of handling demanding gaming and 3D tasks despite both having similar screen refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its high-resolution OLED screen and powerful integrated graphics, is ideal for engineering and design tasks that require accurate color rendering and efficient processing, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 steps up performance with a superior processor and dedicated high-end graphics card, making it even better for more demanding engineering applications and creative work that can benefit from its dual-screen design; however, the Zenbook S 13 is lighter and more portable for on-the-go use.
Screen Quality
8.1/10
8.3/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook S 13 for engineering and design, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offer crisp, clear visuals and brightness that enhance readability and viewing comfort, thanks to their high resolution and panel quality. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the wide color gamuts provided by both laptops, allowing for accurate color representation crucial for detailed and color-sensitive work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' lower refresh rates may result in less fluid motion and responsiveness, which is more noticeable in fast-paced scenes and could detract from the overall experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers excellent portability and very good battery life with quality screen and solid performance for everyday tasks, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 features top-tier processing power and superior screen quality for demanding applications but is less portable and has shorter battery life.
Content Creation
8.5/10
8.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.3/10
8.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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