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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you need a premium laptop with a higher price that excels in performance for 3D, machine learning, or engineering tasks, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is an excellent choice. It has a better display with higher resolution, touch capability, and superior color coverage, making it ideal for creative professionals. However, it has limited battery life and is less portable due to its weight. On the other hand, the HP 17" Laptop is more affordable, has a larger screen, and is suitable for general use with decent performance. Its battery lasts longer than the ASUS, but it's not as powerful for intensive tasks and has a lower quality display. If portability and budget are your primary concerns, the HP might be the right fit, while the ASUS is better suited for demanding applications and graphic-intensive work. 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
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the HP 17" Laptop
- The HP 17" Laptop has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the HP 17" Laptop is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high-end Intel CPU, twice the RAM, and superior OLED screen, provides greater performance and screen quality than the HP 17" Laptop, which makes it better for general use, despite being less portable and having a shorter battery life. However, the larger screen size of the HP 17" Laptop may appeal to those prioritizing a more comfortable viewing experience and the inclusion of a numeric keypad over the ZenBook's portability and battery efficiency.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.2
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and HP 17" Laptop are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is better for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate and more capable GPU, which allows for smoother visuals and better rendering capabilities. In comparison, the HP 17" Laptop has a lower refresh rate and less powerful integrated graphics, which means it will not perform as well in fast-paced games or complex 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
6.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP 17" Laptop is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outshines the HP 17" Laptop in engineering and design due to its higher RAM and a more powerful CPU, paired with an OLED screen that offers exceptional color accuracy and brightness, benefiting detail-oriented engineering tasks. However, the larger screen and numeric keyboard of the HP may appeal to some users, although it offers a lower-quality IPS display and less GPU power, making it suitable but less optimized for demanding engineering and design applications.
Content Creation
8.6
7.2
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 HP 17" 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
7.1
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 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 17" Laptop 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
6.6
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
287.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the HP 17" Laptop for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts high resolution and brightness, making it appealing for general use due to its vivid display and sharp images, and for engineering and design, its wide color coverage ensures accurate color representation. The HP 17" Laptop offers a more average display that is decent for general tasks and design work but lacks the superior color range and brightness of the ASUS. However, both laptops are not ideal for gaming and 3D applications because they lack high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals in those fields.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and HP 17" Laptop both have good portability, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality, while the HP 17" 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
$510
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the HP 17" Laptop costs $510.
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Battery
6.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The HP 17" Laptop has 5.5 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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the HP 17" Laptop compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | HP 17" Laptop |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $510 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 15.8'' x 10.2'' x 0.81'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.58 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 15.78" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.15" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 41 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 | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 287 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
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."
HP 17" Laptop
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Francisco Lahoz | November 2022
"As far as starter laptops go, the HP Laptop 17 is a sound investment. Sure, it might not be the lightest of options, but what you get for the price is a well-rounded machine that fits multiple niches. Whether it be office duties that require you to multi-task between multiple programs, or study tasks in which you’ll spend hours browsing online, this laptop does it all. Plus, when it's time to unwind, you can watch your favorite shows or movies on a super-wide display. What's best of all is that you can do all this for about half a day on a single charge."
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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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