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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo, with its powerful processor, large storage capacity, and high-resolution OLED touchscreen, excels in performance for intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering work. However, it is generally more expensive and slightly less portable than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, which may be a better option for general use, offering a balance between performance and value at a more affordable price, with decent battery capacity and a non-touch IPS display for everyday tasks. 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 Slim 5i
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.5
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 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 Slim 5i is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a more powerful CPU, twice the RAM, and a superior OLED screen, which make it very good for general use by providing faster performance and better visual quality, despite its shorter battery life and less portability compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.6
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 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.
Software Development
8.2
7.4
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Slim 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.
Screen Quality
8.6
6.4
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness that make it excellent for everyday use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design, thanks to its wide color gamut that covers professional color spaces. However, its refresh rate isn't optimized for gaming, which can lead to less smooth visuals during fast-paced 3D gameplay. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers an adequate display for day-to-day tasks and some level of design work, but it lacks the color precision and display performance necessary for high-end engineering software and may not provide the fluidity desired by gamers due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Cost
$1,299
$828
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.3
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a high screen refresh rate and an OLED display, which enhances gaming and 3D experiences, while its GPU, in the same class as the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i's, caters well to these demands. On the other hand, the Lenovo has a lower refresh rate on an IPS screen, resulting in less fluid visuals during gaming and less vibrant 3D graphics, despite a competent GPU for moderate use.
Portability
Good
Good
14.5in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 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 Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $828 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.17 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 14.02" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-1335U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
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 | 56.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 315 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
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 | N/A | |
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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."
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Robin Sinha | February 2021
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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