The ASUS Zenbook 13 is more affordable, lighter, and offers longer battery life, which makes it highly portable and suitable for general use, but it has less storage, memory, and a less powerful CPU and GPU compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo. The Pro 14 Duo, notwithstanding its higher price, provides superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks with its better processor, graphics, and increased memory and storage. Additionally, it comes with a larger and higher resolution touchscreen display with a smoother refresh rate, which though contributing to lower battery life and increased weight, greatly enhances multi-media experiences and creative tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent 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
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.4/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
378.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers good overall performance for general use with its efficient CPU and sufficient RAM while boasting a light frame and long battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go users. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's more powerful CPU, additional RAM, and superior screen quality make it better suited for demanding tasks, though it is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a better gaming and 3D experience than the ASUS Zenbook 13 due to the former's higher screen refresh rate and more capable integrated GPU; the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a 120 Hz screen and an Intel Iris Xe GPU, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has a 60 Hz screen and an AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 GPU.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
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 Zenbook 13 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook 13 with its AMD Ryzen processor, moderate amount of RAM, and integrated graphics is an acceptable choice for engineering and design but may struggle with very intensive tasks. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts a more powerful Intel i7 processor, substantially more RAM for complex multitasking, and a superior screen resolution, all of which contribute to its higher capability in handling demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
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 Zenbook 13 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
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
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 Zenbook 13 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
7.8/10
8.6/10
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and ZenBook Pro 14 Duo have high-resolution, bright displays with excellent color reproduction, making them ideal for tasks that require clarity and color accuracy such as general use and engineering work. Their panels cover a wide color gamut, essential for engineering and design professionals who require precise color detail in their work. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates which are less optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are needed to provide a better experience.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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.
Portability
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
"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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