The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a larger and higher-quality OLED touchscreen with a faster refresh rate and high color accuracy, making it suitable for creative tasks such as photo and video editing. With more RAM, a high-capacity SSD, and an efficient processor, it handles intensive tasks and multitasking well. However, it's slightly heavier and has a shorter battery life compared to the Dell.
The Dell Precision 5470 is built for professional work and includes an Nvidia RTX A1000 GPU, which provides specialized graphics performance for 3D rendering, machine learning computations, and engineering software. It has a professional appearance with robust build quality, a premium keyboard, advanced security features, and a longer battery life, making it better for extended mobile use and business environments where mobility and security are priorities. However, it compromises on storage space and RAM, impacting potential for intensive multitasking.
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell Precision 5470
Very good overall build quality
Very good portability
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo shines in general use due to its large OLED touch screen, ample RAM, and high-quality speakers, making it suitable for multitasking and entertainment, but its thicker build and shorter battery life lessen its portability compared to the Dell Precision 5470. Meanwhile, the Dell Precision 5470 provides a more portable form factor with a longer battery life, excellent keyboard, and powerful discrete graphics designed for professional applications, though it compromises on screen resolution and storage capacity in comparison to the ASUS.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Dell Precision 5470 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is highly suited for engineering and design because it offers a high-quality OLED screen, ample RAM, and a powerful CPU, which are important for hardware-demanding tasks, whereas its Intel i7-12700H Iris Xe GPU falls short for intensive 3D work compared to the Dell Precision 5470, which has a dedicated Nvidia RTX A1000 graphics card better suited for such applications.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the Dell Precision 5470 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.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
7.3/10
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Dell Precision 5470 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS's superior panel type, higher resolution, and brightness offer clearer and more vivid visuals, which enhances everyday tasks like browsing, watching videos, and working with documents. When it comes to engineering and design work, the ASUS stands out with its wider color gamuts, providing better color accuracy that professionals need for tasks like photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion and slower response times compared to displays optimized for these purposes.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Dell Precision 5470 has 9 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
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The Dell Precision 5470 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$1,669
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Dell Precision 5470 costs $1,669.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Dell Precision 5470 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Software Development
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo to be very good for software development, while the Dell Precision 5470 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Dell Precision 5470 compare to other laptops
"The Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED is a well-tuned instrument for content creators, excelling at a range of general office tasks as well as tasks that require a little more grunt like encoding and 3D rendering. The big attraction is the laptop’s dual displays. They’re the best ones we’ve used in an Asus Zenbook Duo laptop to date with a spate of year-on-year improvements that make the visuals more striking and the cross-screen integration easier than ever before."
"The Dell Precision 5470 is a mobile workstation that's far more portable than most alternatives. Between its slim 14-inch design and top-quality MIL-STD 810H build, it's one of the best options around for taking professional-grade performance on the road or to the job site. There are tradeoffs for its portability, and users of the most demanding, graphics-intensive applications will need to carry something heavier. But the Dell's exceptional battery life underscores its desirability as the most portable workstation we've seen."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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