The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is more affordable and provides satisfactory performance for general use, with a decent battery life and a comfortable weight for portability. However, it has standard screen resolution and refresh rate, suitable for everyday tasks but not as sharp or smooth for creative work or gaming. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a higher price, but offers a significant upgrade in performance, with more memory, storage, a faster processor, and a superior OLED display with a higher resolution and refresh rate. This makes it better for engineering, 3D rendering, intensive gaming, and multimedia tasks. It also boasts a more contemporary operating system, although its battery life is shorter, and it may be less portable due to slightly higher weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
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
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outperforms the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, significantly more RAM, higher resolution OLED screen, and larger battery, but it has a shorter battery life and is slightly heavier, which may impact portability. While the Zenbook Duo 14 is lighter and has a longer battery life, its lower RAM, standard IPS screen, and less powerful CPU are not as well-suited for demanding tasks as the more equipped Pro version.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is considered fair for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it features a mid-range GPU and a standard screen refresh rate, which are suitable for moderate gaming requirements. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo provides a much better experience for these activities, with a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate to ensure smoother visuals and better performance in high-intensity gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.5/10
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its standard processor, basic integrated graphics, and full HD screen, provides adequate performance and display quality for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, featuring a more powerful processor, more memory, and a higher-resolution OLED screen, is better suited for more demanding engineering and design applications, offering enhanced performance and superior screen quality.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.6/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
7.0/10
8.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
6.8/10
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
357.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ZenBook Duo 14 offers a clear and bright display with sufficient resolution, making it visually pleasant for everyday tasks, while the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo takes it up a notch with an even sharper and brighter display enhancing the viewing experience further. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's wider color gamuts ensuring more accurate color representation for critical work, whereas the Duo 14, although good, doesn't quite match up in color precision. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications, neither model excels due to lower refresh rates, meaning they don't deliver the smooth visuals required for high-speed gaming or fluid 3D rendering, despite having decent resolution and panel types.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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.
Cost
$999
$1,299
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo costs $1,299.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 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 Duo 14 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 Duo 14 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo compare to other laptops
"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."
"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."
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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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