If you value performance and are engaged in tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 with its powerful processor and advanced graphics would serve you better. Expect a significant price increase for these premium features, which include a secondary touchscreen, higher resolution main display, and more storage and memory compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14. If portability and price are more of a concern and your needs are centered around general use, the lighter and less costly ASUS Vivobook 14 could be sufficient, albeit with more modest performance capabilities. Keep in mind, the ZenBook's larger battery may also mean longer usage between charges. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, which is lighter and has decent performance, is a reasonable option for general use, but its lower RAM and less powerful CPU, along with a standard IPS screen, put it at a disadvantage compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which boasts a higher capacity battery, a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, more RAM, a more robust CPU, and is tailored for premium performance and quality, albeit heavier and less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
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 Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 in gaming and 3D due to its significantly more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card compared to the latter's integrated Iris Xe graphics. Additionally, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15's OLED screen with a higher resolution provides better screen quality although both have the same screen refresh rate, which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
9.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with moderate RAM and a mid-tier CPU and integrated GPU, offers fair performance for engineering and design, but may struggle with intensive tasks, and its lower resolution and standard IPS screen don't match the clarity and color accuracy needed for detailed design work.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very 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
8.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very 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.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a screen that works well for daily tasks and productivity due to adequate resolution and brightness, but it lacks the wide color gamut needed for precise engineering and design work, and its refresh rate isn't high enough to complement fast-paced gaming or smooth 3D rendering. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and color accuracy, making it ideal for professional creative work, but like the Vivobook, it's not tailored for gaming, given its lower refresh rate compared to screens specialized for gaming. The Pro Duo's screen strengths align with general and technical tasks rather than the fast refresh requirements of gaming and 3D content creation.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
"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."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 14 or the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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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