The ASUS Vivobook 16 is a more budget-friendly option with a sturdy build and decent battery life, making it suitable for general use and carrying around. However, if your tasks include creative work, engineering applications, or 3D modeling, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, although pricier, provides superior performance with its high-resolution touchscreen and better graphics capabilities. Its OLED screen also delivers vivid colors and high contrast, enhancing visual tasks. Keep in mind, the ZenBook Pro's unique dual-screen can enhance productivity but may affect battery life and portability compared to the Vivobook 16. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo.
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
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
7.6/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outshines the ASUS Vivobook 16 in general use primarily due to its more powerful Intel processor and double the RAM which leads to smoother multitasking and faster performance; additionally, its OLED screen delivers exceptionally high screen quality, with vivid colors and sharp resolution that is suitable for professionals needing color accuracy. While both are fairly portable and offer 1TB of storage, the ZenBook Pro also has a superior battery capacity for longer usage but falls slightly behind in terms of portability to the lighter Vivobook 16, making the ZenBook Pro a better but less mobile option.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.5/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a more powerful Intel CPU, double the RAM, and a superior OLED touchscreen with higher resolution and color accuracy, which is very beneficial for design and 3D tasks, despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life than the ASUS Vivobook 16 which features an AMD CPU and lower screen quality. The Vivobook 16 might be preferred for longer work sessions away from power sources and easier transportation, but for high-demand engineering and design tasks requiring more intensive processing and graphics power, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels.
Content Creation
7.5/10
8.6/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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.
Software Development
7.3/10
8.2/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
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
6.4/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16 offers adequate clarity, resolution, and brightness, but the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels with its superior display capabilities, enhancing user experience through higher resolution and brightness levels. In engineering and design tasks, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's wider color gamuts ensure greater precision and color accuracy, crucial for professional content creation, while the Vivobook 16 falls short. When gaming or working with 3D applications, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, but the ZenBook may offer slightly better detail and color, though still not ideal for high-frame-rate experiences.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$669
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
I apologize, but it seems there's been a technical error preventing me from accessing the details of the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo. Without that information, I can't give a detailed comparison of these two products, particularly in the areas of GPU, screen refresh rate, CPU, and screen quality. Generally, a laptop that is considered good for gaming and 3D often has a more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rate, which provide smoother visuals and better performance in games and 3D applications. It's also likely to have a high-quality CPU and screen, enhancing the overall user experience for demanding tasks. If we can resolve the technical issues or if you can provide more product details, I'd be happy to provide a more specific comparison.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo compare to other laptops
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
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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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