The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is more portable and usually less expensive than the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, offering solid performance for general use with a high-quality display. However, if you require greater multitasking capabilities and more robust performance for engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, despite being slightly heavier and pricier, might be the better option with its significantly higher RAM and powerful processor. Both laptops have quality OLED screens, but the Pro variant is slightly better for color-critical work. Battery life is comparable on both, so it won't be a differentiating factor. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.5/10
8.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
376.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.7/10
8.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is considered very good for engineering and design due to its superior processor (Intel i7), ample memory (32 GB of RAM), and a dual-screen setup that enhances multitasking and productivity. Compared to this, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, while still apt for such tasks with a robust processor (Intel i5) and decent memory (16 GB of RAM), falls short mainly because of its single screen and lower-tier performance components.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
8.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
8.6/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
376.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boast high-resolution OLED displays with excellent brightness, delivering crisp and vivid visuals that are easy on the eyes. Engineers and designers will appreciate the expansive color gamuts offered by both laptops, enabling accurate color representation critical for their work. However, gamers and 3D professionals may find the lower refresh rates limiting, as faster refresh rates provide smoother motion which is essential for high-speed gaming and fluid 3D rendering.
Cost
$575
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a price of $575 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a fair performance in gaming and 3D because it utilizes integrated graphics, which is decent for casual gaming but might not handle intense gaming scenarios well. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers better performance due to its more powerful CPU and the inclusion of hardware ray tracing and DLSS capabilities, allowing it to better manage graphics-intensive games and 3D tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 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
14.5in
3.4 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED to have very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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 Pro 14 Duo compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED or the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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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