Considering the ASUS Zenbook 14 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, start with the main distinction—price. The ASUS Zenbook 14 is much less expensive, suitable if you're on a budget. However, the ZenBook Pro Duo 15, while costlier, offers superior performance for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, thanks to its high-end processor and powerful graphics card. It also features a dual-screen setup which can be beneficial for multitasking or creative work. On the downside, the Pro Duo is heavier, making it less portable than the Zenbook 14. The Zenbook 14 will cater well to general use and light engineering tasks, with the added benefit of being more portable and having longer battery life. If budget permits and your focus is on high-end performance and multitasking capabilities, the Pro Duo 15 may be worth the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.2/10
8.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
339.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, while fair for general use, has a more modest CPU and less RAM compared to the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which boasts a high-end CPU and ample RAM, enhancing its performance for demanding tasks. Additionally, the Zenbook 14's advantages in battery life and portability contrast with the ZenBook Pro Duo 15's superior screen quality and larger storage, but the latter is less portable and has a shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is less suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its integrated graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate that won't be fully utilized without a stronger GPU, whereas the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and is optimized for high-resolution content, despite a lower screen refresh rate which is less critical for non-competitive gaming or 3D work.
Engineering and Design
7.2/10
9.0/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its Intel i5 processor, integrated graphics, and standard RAM capacity, offers solid performance for engineering and design tasks in a lighter and more portable form. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15's Intel i9 processor, high-end dedicated graphics card, and larger RAM make it better suited for more demanding engineering and design applications but add to its weight and reduce portability.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.7/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 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
8.3/10
7.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 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
8.3/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
339.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook 14 and Pro Duo 15 offer high resolution and bright displays with panel types that provide crisp, clear visuals, making text and images look sharp for everyday tasks. Their ability to cover wide color gamuts ensures that the ZenBook 14 and Pro Duo 15 are ideal for engineering and design work, where accurate color representation is key to the quality of the output. However, for gaming and 3D applications that demand quicker screen refresh for smooth motion, these laptops may fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over high refresh rates.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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
5.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$300
$2,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a price of $300 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
"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."
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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