The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a budget-friendly option that is lighter and offers a solid experience for general use with adequate performance for tasks like browsing and office applications, but it has less storage and battery capacity compared to the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14. On the other hand, the Zenbook Duo 14, while more expensive, comes with a touchscreen, more storage space, a more powerful processor, and better battery life, making it suitable for more demanding tasks and multitasking. It is also slightly heavier, which may affect portability. Both laptops have similar screen sizes and resolutions, but the Zenbook stands out with its unique dual-screen feature, providing additional screen real estate which can be especially useful for productivity tasks. If you need more power and a touchscreen, prefer the Zenbook Duo 14; if budget and portability are priorities, the Vivobook 14 could be the right choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers decent resolution and brightness, but the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 provides these with slightly higher quality, leading to clearer and more vibrant visuals. The ASUS Zenbook Duo is better for engineering and design because it boasts wider color coverage, essential for precision in color-sensitive projects, whereas the Vivobook 14 has more limited color range. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D applications because they lack high refresh rates that provide smoother motion and response, which is critical for these activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers a balance of performance for general use with a serviceable processor and RAM, but it has a lower battery capacity and screen brightness compared to the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, which features a more powerful processor, better screen brightness, and a longer battery life, but is also slightly heavier, affecting its portability. Additionally, the Zenbook Duo 14's higher storage capacity and quality of screen are countered by a higher price, making it a more premium option for those requiring the additional performance and features for more intensive tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
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 Duo 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated GPUs which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs and standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, making them less suited to high-end gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates and more powerful graphics processing. While the Zenbook Duo has a somewhat better CPU and screen quality, these factors are only somewhat important compared to the critical role that GPU and refresh rate play in gaming performance.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 in engineering and design tasks mainly due to its superior processor and double the storage capacity, which enables smoother multitasking and more complex operations. Additionally, the Zenbook Duo 14's higher-quality screen, with better brightness and color coverage, translates to more accurate visual representations, making it more suitable for precision design work; however, this model is slightly heavier, which may impact its portability compared to the lighter Vivobook 14.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
7.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 compare to other laptops
"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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