The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 comes at a lower price and is lighter, making it more portable, but it has less storage, memory, and a weaker processor compared to the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo. The Vivobook's battery lasts longer, suitable for everyday use and mobility. On the other hand, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, while more expensive, offers a larger and faster-refresh touchscreen, more power for demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, and engineering, and higher-end features for creative professionals. Its battery life is shorter, and it's heavier, affecting portability. Choose the Vivobook for general use and better battery, or the ZenBook for intensive tasks despite its higher cost and lower battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good portability
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
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a lower screen refresh rate and shares the same GPU as the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, but the ZenBook's higher screen refresh rate and more powerful CPU make it better suited to gaming and 3D applications. Additionally, even though the Vivobook's screen quality is excellent, the ZenBook's exceptionally high contrast ratio adds to a more vibrant and immersive experience for gaming and 3D graphics.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo stands out for engineering and design tasks with a more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, and twice the storage compared to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, making it better suited for demanding software use. Although the Vivobook Pro 14 is lighter and delivers longer battery life, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a superior OLED screen with a higher refresh rate and touch capability, factors critical for detailed design work. Both have high-quality keyboards and are built to manage heat and noise well, but the ZenBook's speaker quality and screen colors are rated slightly higher.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
8.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.4/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's screens offer crisp, bright displays with high resolution, making text and images look sharp and vibrant, which is pleasing for everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops have screens that display a wide range of colors accurately, crucial for tasks that require color precision like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which may lead to less fluid motion and a less responsive experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Cost
$548
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to have very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"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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