The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is a more affordable option better suited for general use and multitasking, with its unique dual-screen feature and solid build; it’s also more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro is pricier but offers exceptional performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics card, alongside a higher RAM and storage capacity. However, it’s heavier which makes it less ideal for frequent travel and has a shorter battery life. Consider the Legion if your focus is on high-end computing tasks or gaming, while the Zenbook Duo might be the better pick for productivity and mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its smaller screen and lower resolution, offers greater portability and longer battery life compared to the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, which is less portable due to its larger size and weight, but compensates with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher resolution display, leading to a more robust overall performance for general use.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is less suitable for gaming and 3D applications primarily because it features an integrated GPU that is less powerful than the dedicated Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU found in the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, which offers superior graphics processing power. Additionally, the Legion Pro 7i has a higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals critical for a high-quality gaming experience, whereas the Zenbook Duo 14 has a standard refresh rate that may not be as fluid for fast-paced games.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
9.3/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with a less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and a lower resolution screen, is adequate for engineering and design, yet the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, boasting a top-tier CPU and GPU, substantial RAM, and a higher resolution display, excels in these tasks. The Lenovo is heavier and less portable than the lightweight ASUS, but offers superior screen quality, keyboard, and speaker quality, essential for intensive design work, while also being quieter in operation.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
8.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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's high resolution and brightness make for a clear and vivid display, whereas the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i's very good screen quality comes from both excellent resolution and superior brightness levels. In terms of engineering and design, both laptops have high-quality screens with wide color coverage, ensuring precise color rendition, but the Lenovo may have a slight edge with a wider color gamut. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which can limit the smoothness of fast-paced visuals despite their adequate resolution and panel type.
Battery
8.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has 8.5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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.
Cost
$999
$1,950
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,950.
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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