The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is more expensive but offers better performance for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and it has a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, a more powerful processor, and more memory and storage. However, battery life is shorter and it's slightly heavier, affecting portability. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is significantly less expensive, has a larger screen, longer battery life, and is lighter, making it more portable and cost-effective for general use. Although suited for general use, the Lenovo's performance in tasks like engineering, machine learning or 3D rendering won't match the ASUS. 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use given its superior main processor, RAM capacity, and OLED screen which offers better color coverage and higher brightness, making it ideal for vivid and sharp visuals, though at the expense of less portability due to its weight. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good for general use too with a competent processor and ample RAM, plus it has a longer battery life and slightly better portability, but it falls behind in screen quality with lower color accuracy and screen resolution.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.1/10
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
9.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a higher screen refresh rate and a more powerful GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which translates to smoother and more responsive visuals for gaming and 3D applications. While both provide decent CPU performance and quality screens, the superior GPU and refresh rate of the ASUS make it the better option for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its higher RAM, a more powerful CPU, and superior OLED screen, is better equipped for demanding engineering and design tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, which has less RAM, a less powerful CPU, and a lower-quality IPS screen. While the IdeaPad 1 has a slight edge in portability and battery life, the ZenBook Pro boasts a high-resolution touchscreen with better color accuracy and contrast, making it more suitable for intensive graphical work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
8.6/10
6.4/10
14.5in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its high resolution and brightness, offers a sharp and vivid display, making it ideal for general use and detailed engineering work where color accuracy is key. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-oriented laptops restricts its utility for 3D tasks, where smoother motion is crucial. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has moderate resolution and brightness that suffice for everyday tasks and casual design work, but lacks the higher color fidelity and rapid refresh rates desired by professionals and gamers.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.6/10
6.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
$741
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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