The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is a more budget-friendly option with good battery life, making it suitable for travel or extended use without a power source. It's also lighter, enhancing portability. However, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers better performance with a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card, excellent for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks. The screen is slightly larger with better color reproduction, benefiting those who do video editing or graphics work. The tradeoff is that the Zenbook Pro 15 is heavier and typically costs more, making it less ideal for frequent travel. Both laptops are suitable for general use, with the Zenbook Pro 15 potentially delivering a smoother experience in more demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Good for engineering and design
Good overall display quality
Excellent battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a superior general-use experience with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and a higher-quality OLED screen compared to the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, which has a less powerful CPU and less RAM. Additionally, the Pro model has a longer battery life and a larger screen, but it's slightly less portable and heavier than the Duo, which may be a consideration for users who prioritize mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has decent gaming performance due to its integrated Intel graphics but lacks a dedicated high-performance GPU, which is very important for gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 includes a Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti dedicated GPU, offering better gaming and 3D capabilities, but both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which are also crucial for gaming, yet they are generally considered fair because higher refresh rates are better for gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.5/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is equipped with an efficient Intel i7 processor and integrated graphics, suitable for multitasking and light engineering software, while the dual-screen setup can boost productivity in design tasks with its additional display area. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, making it better for more demanding engineering applications and graphics-intensive design work, with its OLED screen providing superior color and contrast for precise visual tasks.
Screen Quality
6.8/10
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and Pro 15 both offer high-resolution displays with excellent brightness and panel technology, ensuring crisp, clear visuals and vibrant colors that make everyday tasks like browsing and video streaming a pleasure. Engineering and design professionals will appreciate that both Zenbooks provide wide color gamuts, which mean colors are accurately represented, an essential aspect for precision work in graphic design, video editing, and CAD applications. However, for 3D applications and gaming which demand fast refresh rates for smooth motion, neither model excels as they are designed with productivity rather than high-end gaming in mind, leading to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.5 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,109
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.0/10
7.5/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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 Duo 14 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 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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