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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, while more expensive, offers higher performance and is particularly suitable for creative work like 3D rendering and machine learning thanks to its OLED screen with high color accuracy and refresh rate. It's more portable than the HP Envy 17, but has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 is more affordable, has a larger screen, which is great for general use, and longer battery life. However, its performance for tasks like 3D work and machine learning won't match the ASUS, and it's heavier, making it less convenient for travel. 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
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the HP Envy 17
- The HP Envy 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, substantial RAM, and powerful CPU which ensures smooth multitasking and vivid visuals, but has lower portability owing to its weight and battery life. On the other hand, the HP Envy 17 provides good performance for general tasks with ample screen size and respectable CPU and RAM, offering a better battery life and a larger screen but at the expense of lower portability due to its greater weight and size.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the HP Envy 17 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in engineering and design use primarily due to its high-resolution OLED screen, more RAM for multitasking, and potent CPU-GPU combination ideal for compute-intensive tasks, albeit at a cost to portability due to its slightly higher weight.
Content Creation
8.6
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Envy 17 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
7.5
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the HP Envy 17 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
6.8
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the HP Envy 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, where clarity and comfort are key, the ZenBook Pro 14 Duo shines with its high resolution and bright display, making text and images crisp and easy on the eyes; the HP Envy 17, while still clear and sufficiently bright, offers a slightly less impressive visual experience. When it comes to engineering and design work, the ZenBook's wide color gamuts ensure that colors are accurate and vivid, which is crucial for detail-oriented tasks, whereas the Envy, although good, falls short for professionals needing the utmost color precision. However, in gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate of both screens can be a disadvantage, resulting in less fluid motion compared to laptops tailored for these pursuits.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Envy 17 has 8 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
Good
14.5in
SIZE
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and HP Envy 17 both have good portability, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$1,000
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the HP Envy 17 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.4
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and HP Envy 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate and GPU, providing smoother visuals and better handling of graphic-intensive tasks, while the HP Envy 17, with its lower refresh rate and similar GPU, offers a less optimal experience for such demanding use cases. Despite both having the same type of integrated GPU, the faster refresh rate of the ZenBook's screen makes a significant difference for gaming and 3D performance.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and HP Envy 17 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 | HP Envy 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 15.7'' x 10.2'' x 0.77'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.49 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 15.68" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 10.2" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 55 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 | 329 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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 Envy 17
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Marcus Schwarten | April 2023
"In our test, the HP Envy 17-cr0079ng presents itself as a balanced multimedia laptop. Thanks to its solid CPU performance and dedicated entry-level GeForce, it can also be used for playing video games, as long as the demands aren't too high. Those looking for more can find it in the Dell XPS 17 for example."
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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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