The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers more storage space, double the RAM, and an OLED touchscreen display which is ideal for creative professionals who prioritize screen quality and color accuracy. For those interested in 3D work or gaming, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has a dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card, which outperforms the integrated graphics in the ASUS but may have less impressive battery duration and is slightly heavier, which could affect portability. If you're looking for a higher performance in applications like engineering or machine learning, the Lenovo might be the better choice, while the ASUS excels in tasks that require a high-quality display and a greater storage requirement. Both have similar build quality, but the ASUS is often significantly more expensive than the Lenovo, which may be a more cost-effective option for high-performance tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a superior screen experience with its OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deeper blacks for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with its IPS panel, has good color accuracy and brightness but falls short in contrast and color gamut. Though both have solid processing power and ample RAM for everyday tasks, the ZenBook's lighter weight and smaller size make it more portable, though this may come at the cost of battery life compared to the IdeaPad, which also features a higher-quality keyboard and better heat management.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics and a high-quality OLED screen is capable of delivering excellent visual fidelity at a high refresh rate for smooth gaming and 3D experiences. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i boasts an Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU which provides hardware ray tracing and DLSS, technologies important for realistic gaming and 3D rendering, paired with a quality IPS display also at a high refresh rate.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Pro 5i 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
8.6/10
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 Pro 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo typically offers high resolution and brightness coupled with an advanced panel type, providing crisp and vivid images for general use. Its wide color gamut ensures accurate color representation critical for engineering and design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D, its lower refresh rate affects the smoothness and responsiveness of the visual experience, which is less ideal for fast-paced scenarios.
Cost
$1,299
$880
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i costs $880.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo excels in engineering and design due to its 32GB of RAM and a vibrant OLED screen with high color accuracy, which is essential for detail-oriented tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i, with its powerful Nvidia GPU and 16GB of RAM, offers strong graphical performance for engineering simulations and design rendering, but has a less color-accurate screen. While the ZenBook Pro prioritizes screen quality and ample memory, the IdeaPad Pro focuses on high graphical power, both compromising slightly on weight and portability to incorporate these robust features.
Software Development
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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.
Battery
6.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i has 6 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
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i 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."
"Lenovo’s IdeaPad Pro 5i represents an impressive opening salvo for Meteor Lake in the ultraportable space against familiar foes from AMD and Apple. Not only does the Core Ultra 5 125H processor provide good performance across the board, but battery life remains a strong point against the Acer Swift Edge 16 with its AMD Ryzen 7 7840U processor. It can’t quite match the endurance of the 15-inch MacBook Pro, but the gap is shrinking."
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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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