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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is a more affordable and slightly lighter option with good performance for general tasks, but it is less suited to intensive gaming or professional creative work due to its less powerful graphics. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, on the other hand, is more expensive, a bit heavier, and equipped with more powerful hardware suitable for rigorous applications like 3D rendering and engineering software; it also offers a higher-quality display and better speakers. Consider the Vivobook 16 for cost-effective, daily computing needs, or the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 if needing top-tier performance, especially for creative or engineering tasks, is a priority. 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 Duo 15.
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
7.6
8.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outshines the Vivobook 16 in CPU and RAM, which are very important for general use, boasting a more powerful processor and double the memory, as well as a superior OLED screen that provides higher resolution and touchscreen capabilities. While both have decent battery life and portability, the ZenBook also offers better speakers and keyboard quality, factors that are somewhat important, making it a better fit for those who prioritize high performance and screen quality over cost.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.8
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers superior gaming and 3D performance due to its high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which supports hardware ray tracing and DLSS, enhancing visual effects and frame rates in games. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16 only comes with an integrated AMD Ryzen Vega 8 GPU, less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks, and lacks dedicated features like DLSS or hardware ray tracing.
Engineering and Design
7.0
9.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is suited for engineering and design due to its ample RAM and solid CPU, but its GPU and screen resolution are less suited for high-end graphics work compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which excels with its superior CPU, double the RAM, high-end GPU, and a sharper, more color-accurate OLED touchscreen. While both offer significant storage and reasonable portability, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15's added weight may be a tradeoff for its enhanced performance and screen quality.
Content Creation
7.5
8.7
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 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 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
8.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
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 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
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its standard panel type, resolution, and brightness, provides suitable visual clarity and color for daily tasks and engineering applications but lacks the high refresh rate that 3D applications and games often require for smooth visuals. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, on the other hand, boasts superior screen features with higher resolution and brightness, and better color gamuts, enhancing the precision and color fidelity critical for professional engineering and design work. However, both models fall short for gaming and 3D, as their refresh rates aren't high enough to deliver the seamless motion detail that these uses demand.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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
$669
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $669 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$669 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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."
ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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Jared Newman | August 2021
"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."
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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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