For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers good performance and portability with its lower weight and smaller size, making it easier to carry around. It's priced in the lower midrange and generally less expensive. However, it has half the storage and RAM compared to the HP Omen 15. The Omen is slightly heavier and larger but delivers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics card, making it a better choice for intensive tasks. It also has better battery life and a screen that's more suitable for high-paced gaming due to its higher refresh rate. Both have similar battery capacities and IPS displays with full HD resolution, but only the Zenbook has a touchscreen. Choose the Zenbook if you prioritize portability and cost savings for everyday tasks, or the Omen if your work involves more demanding applications and you appreciate a gaming-friendly display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Good speakers
Advantages of the HP Omen 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 provides a fair general-use experience due to its smaller RAM compared with the HP Omen 15, which has double the memory enhancing multitasking and performance. Although the Zenbook Duo's portability is higher with a more compact design and lighter weight, the Omen 15 excels in screen quality for entertainment and gaming, and also offers longer battery life for extended use without charging.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The HP Omen 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
7.9/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers solid performance for engineering and design with its Intel CPU, decent RAM, and integrated Intel graphics suitable for moderate workloads, while having a high-quality IPS touchscreen that benefits design tasks. On the other hand, the HP Omen 15, with its more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, double the RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, is better suited for engineering tasks requiring extensive computational power and 3D work, additionally boasting a high refresh rate screen which is also of IPS quality.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.6/10
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
8.5/10
The HP Omen 15 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development, though the HP Omen 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The HP Omen 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.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its high resolution and brightness, offers a sharp and vivid display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed work in engineering and design, where its color accuracy covers a broad spectrum important for precise color work. However, its lower refresh rate limits its appeal for 3D applications and gaming, which benefit from smoother visuals that higher refresh rates provide. The HP Omen 15 also delivers a clear and bright display for general usage and accurate colors for professional design work, but like the Zenbook, it falls short for gaming and 3D tasks due to its less optimal refresh rate.
Battery
8.5 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 15 has 10 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
5.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the HP Omen 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and HP Omen 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
"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."
"We consider around 1,260 Euros (~$1530) for a Ryzen 7 4800H, a GeForce RTX 2060, a 512 GB SSD and 16 GB dual-channel RAM to be a good offer that appeals to price-conscious gamers. Very high details are rarely a problem in the native resolution of 1,920 x 1,080. Buyers will also be spoiled with a top-notch battery life that even beats most other notebook classes. If HP now improves the speed of the WLAN module, the stability of the case and the repeatedly criticized picture quality, the competition will have to dress extra warmly."
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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.
About HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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