The ASUS Zenbook 13 offers lower cost, better portability, and longer battery life, ideal for general use and on-the-go tasks. However, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its more powerful processor, additional RAM, and dedicated graphics card, is superior for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications. The Pro's battery life is still respectable but comes at the expense of added weight and size, making it less portable. Both devices have good-quality OLED screens, but the Pro's larger size might be preferable for productivity or entertainment. Choose the Zenbook 13 for mobility and everyday tasks or the Zenbook Pro 15 if power and screen size take precedence for professional or demanding software usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Excellent battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.2/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.3/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 13's AMD Ryzen 7 5700U Vega 8 GPU provides modest gaming capabilities and supports basic 3D tasks but may struggle with more demanding games and 3D applications, and it has a standard screen refresh rate suitable for everyday use but not optimal for high-paced gaming.
Screen Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
378.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for engineering and design.
When evaluating laptops like the ASUS Zenbook 13 and Zenbook Pro 15, their screens are well suited for general use and engineering tasks due to high-resolution displays with bright, vibrant panels that render colors accurately, which is essential for detailed work and comfortable everyday viewing. For engineering and design work, the importance of a wide color gamut means these laptops' screens must accurately display a broader spectrum of colors, and these Zenbooks often have displays that cover professional color spaces such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB well, ensuring precise color work. However, for gaming and 3D design, where fast-moving visuals are common, a higher refresh rate is paramount for smoothness, and while these Zenbooks excel in visual accuracy, they usually have standard refresh rates, making them less optimal for such high-intensity graphical tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
Excellent
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.5 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$890
$1,109
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has a price of $890 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 13 is well-suited for general use due to its lightweight and portable design, long battery life, high-quality OLED screen, and sufficient processing power for everyday tasks. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while also good for general use, offers higher performance with more RAM and a more powerful CPU, making it a better match for more demanding applications, though it is less portable and heavier than the Zenbook 13.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design.
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.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 compare to other laptops
"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 ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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