The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 offers a unique dual-screen setup which may benefit productivity, especially for multitasking and creative tasks, but this comes at the cost of additional weight, making it less portable. The HP Spectre x360 sports a higher resolution touchscreen and more RAM, enhancing performance for intensive tasks and multitasking, yet it's slightly heavier and bulkier. Both laptops have similar battery life, though the Spectre x360 lasts slightly longer. For general use, both are competent, but if high-resolution work and a bit more performance are essential, choose the Spectre. If budget and dual-screen functionality are priorities, the ASUS may suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good battery life
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The HP Spectre x360 stands out for general use with a higher-capacity battery and a larger, higher-resolution screen, which contribute to a better user experience for day-to-day activities like browsing and media consumption. In comparison, the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while still providing a quality touchscreen and an efficient CPU, offers less RAM and lower screen quality, which may limit multitasking capabilities and not be as visually appealing for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the HP Spectre x360 is somewhat better.
The HP Spectre x360 leads in gaming and 3D tasks because it is equipped with a newer and more capable integrated GPU alongside a high-performance CPU, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, while efficient, has an older GPU and a slower processor. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the higher-quality screen of the HP Spectre x360 with better resolution also contributes to a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.0/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The HP Spectre x360 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The HP Spectre x360 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
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 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
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
406.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 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 offers a bright and high-resolution display suitable for general tasks and detailed engineering work, with color accuracy that benefits professional design applications. The HP Spectre x360 boasts a similarly vibrant and sharp display with strong color reproduction, enhancing the experience for both everyday users and professionals in engineering and design. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which, while not impacting general use or design tasks much, makes them less ideal for gaming and 3D applications that benefit from smoother motion.
Battery
8.5 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 has 11 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
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.7 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the HP Spectre x360 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has good 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."
"As we said, Lenovo's Yoga 9i is a tough competitor to the Spectre with an equally admirable OLED display. We're sad that neither of them has an HDMI port nor a niche or slot to hold the stylus, though the HP wins points for its bundled mini docking station and magnetically attached pen. Your choice will come down to screen shape—and in our eyes, just as seeing an OLED screen spoils you for an IPS panel, enjoying a tall 3:2 display spoils you for a more conventional view. The HP Spectre x360 13.5 is our new favorite 2-in-1."
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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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