The ASUS Zenbook 14 is a budget-friendly choice with a vivid OLED screen and a lighter build, making it more portable. Its processor is suitable for general use and light engineering tasks. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, on the other hand, has a unique dual-screen setup that can enhance multitasking and creative work but makes the laptop heavier and the main screen is of lower resolution than the OLED. It also comes with a more powerful processor that can handle more intensive tasks. So, if you prioritize screen quality and portability, and want to save money, go for the Zenbook 14. If multitasking and better performance in demanding applications are more important, and you don't mind the added cost, the Zenbook Duo 14 would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for engineering and design
Very good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
6.6/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is 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
8.3/10
6.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a crisp, bright display with high resolution that makes text and images sharp and vivid, ideal for both general tasks and detailed engineering work. However, its slower refresh rate limits its ability to smoothly render fast-paced action, which is crucial for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the Zenbook Duo 14 provides comparable clarity and color accuracy for general use and professional design tasks but similarly struggles with gaming and 3D content due to a refresh rate that can't keep up with the demands of those applications.
Cost
$300
$999
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 offers a vibrant OLED display with higher resolution and superior color coverage ideal for those valuing screen quality, while maintaining a balance between performance, with a mid-range CPU and integrated graphics, and portability thanks to its light weight and fair battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a high-resolution OLED screen and a higher refresh rate which is suitable for better screen quality, but its integrated GPU is not ideal for demanding tasks like gaming and 3D rendering. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 also has an integrated GPU limiting its gaming and 3D performance, albeit with a lower resolution and refresh rate IPS screen which doesn't provide as vivid or smooth visuals compared to the OLED display of the Zenbook 14.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
7.2/10
7.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 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 Zenbook 14 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
"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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