If you prioritize multitasking and creative work, the ASUS Zenbook Duo with its dual screens offers unique advantages for productivity, but it's heavier and may have a shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X13, on the other hand, is known for its durability and keyboard comfort, making it ideal for business professionals who value portability and extended use on a single charge. If your work involves rigorous typing and travel, the ThinkPad might suit you better. However, for those who benefit from additional screen space and can manage a bit more weight, the ASUS could enhance your working experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X13
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
314.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
8.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.9/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its dual screens, provides added multitasking capabilities for general use, but its unique design may compromise portability and battery life compared to the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, which offers a balance of strong CPU performance, solid build quality, and typically long battery life, making it highly suitable for varied everyday tasks. While both laptops have comparable RAM and screen quality, the ThinkPad's edge in portability and longer battery life generally allows for greater on-the-go utility without the need for frequent charging.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a dedicated GPU that provides decent graphics performance suitable for moderate gaming and 3D applications, but its screen refresh rate is standard, which may not deliver the smoothest gaming experience. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 also has a capable GPU for fair gaming and 3D tasks, and while it shares a similar screen refresh rate with the Zenbook, its focus on business-grade performance means the CPU and screen quality are balanced for work-related tasks rather than optimized for gaming.
Engineering and Design
6.6/10
8.0/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14, with its dual-screen setup, offers an innovative way to multitask and enhanced versatility for design applications, but the Lenovo ThinkPad X13, with its traditionally robust CPU and GPU, tends to deliver stronger overall performance necessary for demanding engineering software. While the Zenbook's unique features can benefit creative workflows, the ThinkPad's higher-quality keyboard and lower operating noise make it a more comfortable choice for extended engineering work, even though it may be slightly less portable due to its build.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.2/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
8.1/10
5.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
6.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
314.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
321.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X13 feature displays with high resolution and brightness, offering crisp and clear visuals for everyday tasks and professional design work where detail is key. Both laptops have a wide color gamut coverage, which ensures that colors appear accurate and vibrant, crucial for engineers and designers in their precision work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is paramount, the lower refresh rates of these screens lead to less smooth transitions compared to displays specialized for these purposes.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 and ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 both have very good portability, though the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X13 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
$1,241
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Zenbook Duo 14 has a price of $999 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X13 costs $1,241.
"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 Lenovo ThinkPad X13 G4 has very good input devices, a wide array of security features and ports as well as 5G in the tested configuration. It is more compact and lightweight compared with its predecessor, and it has improved speakers and a slightly better webcam. On the other hand, the fan is more annoying and the performance is barely improved. The battery is worse as well, but this is primarily attributable to the OLED screen - if this aspect is important, buyers should choose the IPS Low Power LCD."
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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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