If you value high-end performance, especially for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and other engineering applications, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is superior with more robust internals, larger storage, and better graphics processing. However, it is also more expensive, heavier, and has a slightly shorter battery life, which might affect portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is more affordable, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it more convenient for daily carry and general use, though it has less power for intensive tasks and lower storage capacity. Both have dual screens, but the Pro model has a higher resolution OLED display which is better for color-intensive tasks, while the Duo 14 has a solid IPS screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
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
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in general use due to its more powerful CPU, larger RAM capacity, higher resolution OLED screen, and better overall build quality compared to the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, which has a less capable processor, less RAM, and a lower resolution IPS screen; however, the Duo 14 is lighter and slightly more portable with better battery life, which makes it more suitable for users on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14's gaming and 3D performance is less optimal due to its integrated Intel i7-1195G7 Iris Xe graphics, which is less powerful than the dedicated GPU found in the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which features the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, a high-end graphics card that significantly enhances gaming and 3D capabilities. Both laptops have the same screen refresh rate, but the superior GPU in the Pro Duo 15 along with a better CPU and higher screen quality makes it more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
9.0/10
5.5/10
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 Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, substantial RAM, and advanced GPU, along with exceptional screen quality including OLED technology and higher color accuracy, which are essential for design work. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers competent engineering capabilities with a capable CPU and integrated graphics but falls behind in raw power and screen richness, balancing tradeoffs with greater portability and quieter operating noise.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.7/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 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 the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both offer high resolution and brightness, making text and images crisp and easy to view, which is fundamental for day-to-day tasks like browsing and document editing. With engineering and design work, these laptops' screens cover a broad spectrum of colors, ensuring accuracy in visual-intensive tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is crucial, the lower refresh rates on these screens lead to less fluid visuals compared to displays designed specifically for those tasks.
Battery
8.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 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
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 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
$999
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
"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."
"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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