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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing between the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, consider that the 14X OLED offers a higher-resolution OLED screen with better color accuracy, which is excellent for creative tasks and watching content, while the Duo 14 provides a unique dual-display design that might be beneficial for multitasking but comes at the expense of a less impressive IPS screen. Both have similar battery lives, but the Zenbook 14X may have slightly better performance, and it's a newer model, whereas the Duo 14 is older but might offer more value if found at a lower price. The 14X OLED is lighter, enhancing portability, yet both models are reasonably portable and suitable for general use, light gaming, and productivity. If your work involves engineering software or intensive creative applications, you might favor the better performance and display of the 14X OLED. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
- 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 14X OLED.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.7
6.6
8.5/10
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 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a brilliant OLED display with higher resolution and superior color accuracy, benefiting design tasks, while its latest-gen Intel i5 CPU provides robust performance for engineering software; however, it has an average battery life and portability. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 features an efficient Intel i7 CPU and dual screens that can enhance productivity in engineering applications, but it settles for a standard IPS screen and has a slightly bulkier form factor with a somewhat better battery life.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.8
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a vibrant display with high resolution and brightness, making it excellent for activities like browsing and media consumption; however, its typical refresh rate hampers its performance for gaming and 3D tasks that benefit from snappier visuals. For engineering and design, the OLED screen's wide color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction critical for detailed work. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while offering good resolution and brightness, falls short in the gaming and 3D arena due to a less favorable refresh rate but still provides decent color fidelity for professional design tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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.
Cost
$825
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $825 and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 costs $999.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.5
7.1
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
314.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a high-resolution OLED screen and a newer CPU, which boosts performance for general tasks, but with lower battery life than the Duo 14 and a portability that's just slightly short of excellent. On the contrary, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers good portability and an excellent battery life, yet it settles for a standard IPS screen and an older CPU, making it less optimal for high-demand applications despite being fair for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
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 14X OLED and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers better gaming and 3D performance with its higher refresh rate screen, which results in smoother visuals, while both laptops share similar integrated graphics that are modest for such tasks. The Zenbook Duo 14, despite having a high-quality screen, has a lower refresh rate which is less ideal for fast-paced gaming and 3D applications.
Content Creation
7.6
7.3
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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
7.5
7.0
8.5/10
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 14X OLED 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.6 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 14X OLED and the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED | ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$825 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | August 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.67'' | 12.8'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.44 lbs | 3.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.67" | 12.76" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.88" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-13500H | Intel i7-1195G7 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 376 nits | 314 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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Matthew Buzzi | September 2023
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
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Allen Ngo | May 2020
"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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