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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and battery life and can work with a smaller secondary screen, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is lighter and has a longer battery life but comes with integrated graphics and is less powerful. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers more power for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, or gaming due to its dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card but is heavier, making it less portable. Both laptops are similarly priced and have the same storage capacity, but the Vivobook has double the RAM, which is beneficial for performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7
6.1
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
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
8.2
6.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3
6.8
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Zenbook Duo 14 have screens with resolutions and brightness levels that provide clear and crisp displays for everyday tasks, making them suitable for general use. Their wide color gamuts ensure accurate color representation, crucial for engineering and design applications where precise colors are necessary. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which are less optimal for 3D applications and gaming where smoother motion and rapid screen updates are essential for the best experience.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.1
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X outshines the Zenbook Duo 14 in terms of screen quality, backed by a larger screen, higher refresh rate, and better color coverage, which along with its superior CPU and additional RAM, provides a smoother and more vivid experience for general use. On the other hand, the Zenbook Duo 14 offers greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, making it a more suitable choice for on-the-go users despite the lower performance hardware.
Content Creation
7.7
7.3
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for content creation.
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
7.4
7.0
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development.
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.
Cost
$1,000
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,000 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16X | ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 314 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.2/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"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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