The ASUS Vivobook 15 is a budget-friendly option that is less expensive than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14. It offers a larger screen and a decent battery life for general use, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light productivity. However, if you require more power and features such as a touchscreen and superior screen colors, the Zenbook Duo 14 comes with a better processor and graphics, providing better performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also has a higher storage capacity and a longer battery life, but it is more expensive. The Zenbook Duo is also more portable due to its smaller size and slightly lighter weight. If cost is a major factor and your needs are primarily basic tasks, go for the Vivobook 15. If you are doing more intensive work and prefer a more portable device with better performance, the Zenbook Duo 14 is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 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
Very good portability
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers a decent balance for everyday tasks with its adequate memory and sensible processor but falls short on storage and screen brightness, which could affect multitasking and outdoor visibility. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 boasts a higher-tier processor and more storage, enhancing performance and data capacity, complemented by a superior, brighter display for vibrant visuals, yet it comes with a higher price and a potentially less comfortable keyboard due to its secondary screen.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.5/10
7.0/10
5.8/10
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
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.8/10
15.6in
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15 offers an adequate display with decent resolution and brightness, making it suitable for everyday tasks, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 provides a sharper, brighter display enhancing the viewing experience. In the realm of engineering and design, the Zenbook Duo's better color accuracy and wider color gamut offer a more precise visual representation, important for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack high refresh rates, resulting in less fluid motion and potential screen tearing, which might hinder immersive and responsive gameplay.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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 15 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
$530
$999
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
6.6/10
5.8/10
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 15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with its Intel i3 processor and UHD Graphics, is a modest option for engineering and design, offering reliable performance for less demanding applications and general use. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, boasting an Intel i7 processor and Iris Xe graphics, provides a more robust performance suitable for more intensive tasks, while also featuring a higher screen quality and a secondary touchscreen for multitasking, albeit at a higher price and potential impact on portability due to its dual-screen design.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 compare to other laptops
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
"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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