The ASUS Zenbook 14 is a more budget-friendly option with a slightly smaller screen and lighter weight, making it more portable. It's equipped with an Intel processor and integrated graphics, which should suffice for general use. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, despite being more expensive, boasts a larger screen, an AMD processor, and a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and intensive engineering tasks. It's heavier, which could make it less convenient to carry around, and the increased performance may also mean shorter battery life compared to the Zenbook 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 delivers adequate performance with its CPU and RAM for routine tasks, and is lightweight and offers good battery life, making it suitable for everyday mobility, but its screen quality doesn't match the Pro version. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while being less portable due to its bigger size, provides a notable boost in CPU power, more RAM, superior screen quality and good battery life, which elevates its capability for more demanding applications and general usage comfort.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 with an integrated Intel GPU and a higher screen refresh rate is less suited for demanding games and 3D applications than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, which includes a dedicated Nvidia GPU that significantly enhances graphics performance but has a lower refresh rate. However, the screen quality of both is high due to OLED technology, but the superior computing power of the Pro 15's AMD CPU compared to the Zenbook 14's Intel CPU also makes it more appropriate for these tasks.
Screen Quality
8.3/10
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize crisp visuals and vibrant colors for tasks like web browsing and document editing, both the ASUS Zenbook 14 and Pro 15, with their high resolution and bright displays, will meet your needs. For engineering and design applications, which require accurate color representation, both laptops offer wide color gamuts, ensuring that your work appears true to life. However, if fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering is your main interest, you might find the slower refresh rates on these laptops less than ideal, leading to less smooth visuals in those scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$1,109
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook 14's OLED screen with high resolution, and its lighter weight make it suitable for design tasks and more portable for engineers on the move, while its processor and graphics are competent for moderate engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 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
7.5/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 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 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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