The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is the more expensive option yet packs higher performance for intensive engineering tasks, with more RAM and storage, and a better quality screen. This is suited for creative professionals needing high color accuracy and a powerful CPU. However, with its OLED touchscreen and fancy features, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, at a lower price, offers solid performance for general use and decent capabilities for 3D work and engineering, thanks to its dedicated graphics card. It is heavier but has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for extended use on the go. Both laptops have high refresh rate displays and are suitable for gaming, with the Lenovo offering hardware ray tracing and DLSS which enhances gaming visuals. 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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a higher resolution OLED touchscreen, more RAM, and a powerful Intel CPU, which are key for multitasking and vibrant visuals, making it very good for general use, but this comes with a trade-off in portability due to its weight and lower battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.2/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo outperforms for engineering and design due to its higher RAM, a faster CPU, and better GPU along with an OLED screen that offers superior color coverage and resolution, making it very good for detailed visual work.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.8/10
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When looking for a laptop with good screen quality for general use, both the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro provide high-resolution panels with excellent brightness and color clarity, ensuring crisp text and vibrant images. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS ZenBook outperforms by offering a wider color gamut, meaning more accurate color representation for professionals who rely on true-to-life visuals. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate becomes crucial for smooth motion, and in this aspect, neither the ASUS nor the Lenovo ranks highly, resulting in less fluid gameplay and animation.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Cost
$1,299
$1,025
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,025.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers an integrated graphics solution which is generally less suited for gaming and 3D rendering compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro which includes a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU known for better performance in these areas. However, both laptops have high screen refresh rates which are very important for gaming, but the ZenBook's OLED display is superior in quality, providing better colors and contrast, making it more attractive for high-end visual content creation and consumption.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"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 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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