If you prioritize high performance for tasks like engineering and creative software, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a powerful processor, superior graphics, and more memory and storage, albeit at a higher price point and lower battery life than the HP. For general use, the HP 14" Laptop is more budget-friendly, with adequate performance and better battery life, making it a sensible option for everyday tasks and lighter workloads. The ZenBook's OLED screen is also better for color-sensitive work but it comes at the compromise of overall portability due to its weight and size compared to the lighter HP. 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 overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 14" Laptop
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
6.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outperforms the HP 14" Laptop due to its superior CPU, higher RAM, and a better-quality OLED screen, contributing to its classification for general use compared to the fair standing of the HP laptop. While the ASUS offers a better overall experience, including top-notch speaker quality and the ability to handle intensive tasks, its battery life and heaviness might detract from its portability compared to the lighter and longer-lasting battery of the HP laptop.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair for gaming and AI, while the HP 14" Laptop is poor.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers better gaming and 3D performance because it has a high-refresh-rate OLED screen and a more advanced integrated GPU compared to the HP 14" Laptop's standard refresh-rate IPS screen and lesser-performing GPU. Additionally, the superior screen quality and CPU of the ASUS contribute to a smoother and more visually impressive gaming experience than what the HP can provide.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is well-suited for engineering and design due to its high-quality OLED screen, robust processor, generous RAM, and advanced GPU which significantly outperform the HP 14" Laptop's IPS screen, less powerful processor, smaller RAM, and basic integrated graphics. Even though the HP laptop is slightly more portable and has lower operating noise, these factors are secondary to the performance and screen quality crucial for demanding tasks such as engineering and design work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.0/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the HP 14" Laptop 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
8.2/10
6.8/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the HP 14" Laptop is only fair.
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
8.6/10
6.3/10
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
265.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the HP 14" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo's superior screen resolution and brightness make it well-suited for everyday tasks and engineering applications that benefit from more precise color representation through wider color gamuts, ensuring vibrant and accurate visuals. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops means it's not ideal for gaming or 3D work, where fluid motion is key. The HP 14" Laptop offers a balanced display suitable for general use and casual design work, but it falls short for professional color work and gaming due to less expansive color coverage and a modest refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The HP 14" Laptop has 8.5 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.
Build Quality
7.6/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality, while the HP 14" Laptop has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,299
$414
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the HP 14" Laptop costs $414.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP 14" Laptop to have very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the HP 14" Laptop 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."
"This feels like an ideal laptop for someone who doesn’t want to spend a lot of money on a laptop and isn’t too bothered by things like build quality or construction. It’s a laptop that will be used to pay bills, keep track of expenses, do some online shopping, and will be tucked away in a spare bedroom/home office. It’s an appliance designed to do a job without fuss. It’s not a premium experience—the materials do feel a little cheap, the display won’t exactly wow you, and the battery life is nothing to write home about, especially if you’ve used more expensive devices. But overall it’s not too shabby, especially for the price."
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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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