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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is a more expensive option with a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, more RAM, and a larger battery, making it better suited for tasks requiring great color accuracy and performance, such as photo/video editing and design work. It is also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 costs less, has a larger screen size with a lower resolution, a more powerful dedicated graphics card suitable for gaming and 3D work, but has less RAM and a smaller battery, which may limit its performance and usage time away from power sources. It is also heavier and less portable. Give Feedback
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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
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Gigabyte A7
- Good for gaming and AI
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts a high-resolution OLED screen and more RAM, which enhances the overall experience for general use, especially for tasks requiring clear visuals and multitasking, but it's less portable and has a shorter battery life than some might prefer. In contrast, the Gigabyte A7 features a larger screen and a dedicated graphics card which is beneficial for graphics-intensive tasks, but it offers lower screen resolution, less RAM, and is heavier which reduces portability and may affect day-to-day convenience.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.3
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Gigabyte A7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is praised for gaming and 3D tasks because of its high-refresh-rate OLED screen and capable integrated graphics, which provide sharp visuals and fluid motion. On the other hand, the Gigabyte A7 stands out with its dedicated Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and even higher screen refresh rate, making it a strong performer for both visual intensity and gaming responsiveness.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Gigabyte A7 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers superior processing power and multitasking capabilities with its high-end CPU, plentiful RAM, and a dedicated GPU, along with a high-quality dual-screen setup that enhances productivity for complex engineering and design tasks. The Gigabyte A7, while still powerful, trades off some screen real estate and a bit of performance for a slightly more portable form factor and a quieter operation, with a solid single display, making it a robust choice for engineering work, but less so for specialized design tasks that benefit from extra screen space.
Content Creation
8.6
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Gigabyte A7 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
8.2
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Gigabyte A7 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
8.6
7.3
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
318.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Gigabyte A7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo might offer a sharper image and brighter display, which enhances viewing for everyday tasks, while the Gigabyte A7 provides a satisfactory viewing experience but may not be as vivid or bright. For engineering and design, the ASUS likely has wider color coverage, ensuring more precise color representation necessary for detailed design work, compared to the Gigabyte A7 which might be less accurate in color reproduction. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS falls short as it may have a lower refresh rate leading to less fluid motion, whereas the Gigabyte, although not optimal, might still not be equipped with the ideal high refresh rate that gamers seek.
Battery
6.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Gigabyte A7 has 4.5 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
Good
Fair
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.1in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability, while the Gigabyte A7 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$940
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Gigabyte A7 costs $940.
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Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Gigabyte A7 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Gigabyte A7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $940 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 15.6'' x 10.3'' x 1.19'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 15.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.31" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 49 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 318 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
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Dominic Bayley | December 2022
"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."
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Mike Wobker | October 2021
"In terms of looks, the Gigabyte A7 X1 is certainly not a trendy, slim, and ultra-mobile gaming laptop. But it does what it's supposed to do, namely bringing games smoothly onto the screen, very well. Both the processor and the GeForce RTX 3070 are able to unleash their performance without restrictions thanks to the well-ventilated case. The Gigabyte A7 X1 brings modern games smoothly onto the screen and offers excellent maintenance options."
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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 Gigabyte
Gigabyte is a Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer. While Gigabyte mainly focuses its business on desktop hardware, Gigabyte is known for its value-oriented G series laptops, thin and light Aero series, and performance-oriented Aorus series. Gigabyte laptops offer a strong value proposition to compete with mainstream alternatives.
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