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Updated March 21, 2024·
If you're focused on multitasking and productivity, and you can handle a heavier laptop, the Asus ZenBook Pro with its dual screens offers a unique advantage for creative work and those who need more screen space. However, if you prefer a lighter, more versatile device with the ability to switch between laptop and tablet modes, the HP Spectre x360's convertible design is more portable and convenient for on-the-go use and presentations. The Spectre's battery life generally outlasts the Asus, which is something to consider if you're often away from power outlets. For demanding tasks like 3D work or machine learning, the Asus might offer better performance, but the HP Spectre is more than capable for general use, light gaming, and everyday engineering tasks. Choose the Asus for specialized multitasking in stationary settings or the HP for versatility and longer unplugged usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
- The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has no clear advantages over the HP Spectre x360 14.
Advantages of the HP Spectre x360 14
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6
8.6
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
The HP Spectre x360 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo for content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the HP Spectre x360 14 both offer high-resolution displays with brilliant colors and brightness that make text and images sharp and vivid, but for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates mean motion won't be as smooth compared to specialized gaming laptops. Both laptops have wide color gamuts and high accuracy, so they excel in displaying a vast range of colors with precision, making them suitable for professionals in engineering and design who require color consistency. However, neither is designed for the high-frame-rate experiences desired by gamers or 3D animators, as they prioritize display quality and color over the faster refresh rates needed for these use cases.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The HP Spectre x360 14 has 9 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
Very Good
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The HP Spectre x360 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The HP Spectre x360 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
$1,630
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the HP Spectre x360 14 costs $1,630.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
384.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers robust CPU and RAM for smooth multitasking and demanding applications alongside a high-quality screen, but it trades off some portability and battery life due to its dual-screen design. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 14 emphasizes portability and battery longevity without sacrificing screen quality or performance, although it might not match the ASUS in raw processing power due to its sleeker, convertibility-focused design.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.8
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo typically offers a more powerful GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which are crucial for smooth gaming and 3D rendering, while the HP Spectre x360 14, though providing good screen quality and a capable CPU, may not match the ASUS in graphics performance or the fluid motion that higher refresh rates provide.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and HP Spectre x360 14 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts a high-end CPU, ample RAM, and a dedicated GPU, essential for demanding engineering software, while its dual-screen setup enhances multitasking for design work; however, it is heavier, which impacts portability. On the other hand, the HP Spectre x360 14 offers a balance with a solid CPU, good RAM, and a high-quality screen, along with the versatility of a convertible design, which is lighter for on-the-go use, though it may not match the ZenBook's raw power for complex 3D tasks.
Content Creation
8.6
8.7
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The HP Spectre x360 14 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for content creation.
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
8.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The HP Spectre x360 14 and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo are both very good for software development.
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.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the HP Spectre x360 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | HP Spectre x360 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $1,630 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | January 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.45 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 8.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 68 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 384 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 2160p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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 Spectre x360 14
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Rami Tabari | February 2024
"The numbers don’t lie — the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is a star, and a hell of a one at that. From performance to battery life, this machine is a dream. But why didn’t I give it a perfect score? Well, I wish the display performed better and that there were more ports to go around. If you’re itching for someone a little cheaper that offers a brighter display and significantly more battery life, I can only recommend the MacBook Pro 14 as a suitable substitute. Otherwise, the HP Spectre x360 14 (2024) is the perfect choice for those who want a reliable premium laptop."
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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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