If you prioritize battery life and portability, especially for general use like web browsing or productivity tasks, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 with its longer battery life and lighter design is suitable for you. However, if you require high performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its more powerful processor and graphics card, will handle these tasks more efficiently, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The ROG Strix Scar 15 also has a higher refresh rate screen which is beneficial for fast-paced gaming, though it comes at a higher price compared to the Zenbook Duo 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is equipped with a high-end CPU and GPU, more RAM, and a large screen, making it well-suited for general use that may involve more demanding tasks, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable compared to the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, which offers a balance with a more portable design, longer battery life, and sufficient capabilities for routine tasks despite a less powerful CPU and GPU and less RAM.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it comes with a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a high refresh rate screen which are crucial for smooth and detailed gaming. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its integrated Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate screen, provides a fair experience tailored more towards general use and productivity than high-end gaming or 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its more powerful i9 processor, double the RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, is better suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its screen offers high refresh rates and good color coverage, which enhances visual work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
6.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 both offer sharp resolutions and bright displays that are essential for clarity and visibility in general use, with the Strix Scar likely having a more gaming-oriented screen that's vibrant and responsive. For engineering and design, these laptops' displays cover a wide color spectrum, important for color accuracy, but the Zenbook Duo's secondary screen may offer additional utility for multitasking and design work. In contrast, the lower refresh rates on these screens may not be ideal for the smooth visuals desired in gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quicker response times are key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$999
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both 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
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 compare to other laptops
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
"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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