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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is typically pricier and excels in tasks such as 3D rendering or engineering due to its stronger processor, more RAM, and better screen resolution, making its display sharper with higher color accuracy, ideal for color-critical work. It also boasts a longer battery life useful for extended use. However, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 is generally less expensive, more portable due to its slightly lighter weight, and has a higher battery life, which could make it preferable for general use, travel, or mobile work environments. Both have premium build quality and are suitable for gaming. If prioritizing general use and cost savings, consider the HP Dragonfly Pro 14, but for higher performance in demanding creative or technical tasks, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo stands out for general use with its high-resolution OLED screen, ample RAM, and powerful processor, giving you a great visual experience and smooth multi-tasking capabilities; however, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14".
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.6
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo stands out for engineering and design due to its high-quality OLED screen, more RAM, a strong Intel CPU, and superior GPU which contribute to better performance in demanding tasks, despite being less portable and having lower battery life than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14". Meanwhile, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" offers a solid AMD CPU and GPU combination with a quality IPS screen, along with better portability and longer battery life, yet it falls short in screen resolution and size, and has less RAM, which may affect multitasking and complex design work.
Content Creation
8.6
7.9
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
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 HP Dragonfly Pro 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
7.1
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts superior screen resolution and brightness, which alongside its panel type, makes it excellent for everyday tasks and professional design work where clarity and color accuracy are key. Its display includes wide color gamuts, ensuring that engineers and designers see precise, vibrant colors, a crucial factor for their meticulous work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications, where smooth motion and rapid screen updates are essential for an immersive experience.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has 10 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
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers better gaming and 3D performance with its higher screen refresh rate of 120, which allows for smoother visuals essential for gaming, compared to the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" with a lower 60 refresh rate, impacting gaming fluidity. Additionally, screen quality, particularly color accuracy and contrast, are superior in the ASUS due to its OLED display which enhances the gaming and 3D experience, a feature where the HP's IPS display, despite being quality, falls short.
Software Development
8.2
7.8
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo to be very good for software development, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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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 Dragonfly Pro 14"
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Brendan Nystedt | March 2023
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
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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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