If you need a laptop for general productivity with an innovative secondary touchscreen for multitasking, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 would be a fitting choice, especially if you value portability as it is lighter. On the other hand, if gaming or running high-performance applications is your priority, the HP Omen 16 with its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card is more suited to your needs. Despite being heavier, the larger screen and higher refresh rate of the Omen can enhance the gaming and content creation experience. Both laptops offer similar storage and are comparably priced, yet cater to distinct user preferences based on requirements for mobility versus performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Omen 16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for general use, though the HP Omen 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its lower RAM and integrated graphics, has fair performance for general use but excels in portability and battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use and less intensive tasks. In contrast, the HP Omen 16 offers more RAM and a dedicated graphics unit, providing good general use performance and enhancing experiences where higher computing power is beneficial, yet it is less portable and has a shorter battery life, appealing more to users who prioritize performance over mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The HP Omen 16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, provides a fair experience for gaming and 3D applications, which may limit its performance in demanding scenarios. Conversely, the HP Omen 16 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, which significantly enhances gameplay smoothness and visual fidelity, making it very good for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.4/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Omen 16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The HP Omen 16 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i7-13700HX processor, doubled RAM, and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which together offer robust performance for demanding tasks and graphics-heavy applications, as well as a larger and more fluid display. The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while compact and more portable with a second screen feature, has a less powerful processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable but not as capable as HP Omen 16 for intensive engineering software and multitasking.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.8/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Omen 16 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for content creation, though the HP Omen 16 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
9.6/10
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 16 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both good for software development, though the HP Omen 16 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
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
338.0 nits
The HP Omen 16 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 and HP Omen 16 both offer panels with good resolution and brightness, making them solid choices for general use, as these features ensure clear and vivid image quality. For engineering and design tasks, both models cover a wide range of colors, catering to the need for color accuracy when working with detailed visual projects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, they fall short because of lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and a more immersive experience.
Battery
8.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP Omen 16 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.1in
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 16 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$999
$1,100
$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 HP Omen 16 costs $1,100.
"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 Omen 16 has proven to be a fairly good mid-range gaming laptop with all-around improvements compared to the Omen 15. The high overall performance level across all use cases, the long battery life, and the good FHD display constitute the main advantages of this HP laptop. The main drawbacks are the faulty touchpad (one-off?) and the high latencies that can be observed even after just opening the browser. Furthermore, the useless, preinstalled 30-day trial versions of various software also fall under the category "unnecessary"."
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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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