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Updated January 10, 2024·
If price is a concern and you want decent performance for everyday tasks with longer battery life, consider the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro as it is less expensive and offers good portability. However, if you're looking for a device with higher performance for creative work, 3D/machine learning, or engineering, and can handle a heavier device with lower battery life, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo would be a more suitable option, albeit at a higher cost. The ASUS also features a better screen for color-sensitive work. Both laptops have modern features such as high-resolution touchscreen displays and are compatible with current standards of USB-C connectivity. 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 7i Pro
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.3
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers superior performance with a higher-end CPU and double the RAM of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, along with a high-quality OLED screen which makes it excellent for general use despite its slightly lower portability and battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, while still performing well with a competent CPU and IPS screen, stands out for its greater portability and longer battery life, making it a more suitable option for those prioritizing ease of use on the go over raw performance.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.1
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
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 7i Pro are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is better equipped for gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a stronger GPU and higher screen refresh rate compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro. While both laptops have high-quality screens and capable CPUs, the ASUS’s advantages make it more suitable for these intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5
7.0
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
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 7i Pro 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
5.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
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 7i 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
7.3
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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
7.7
14.5in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offer crisp, high-resolution displays with panels that provide great brightness and color for everyday tasks, which explains their very good screen quality. When it comes to engineering and design, these laptops have displays that cover a wide range of the color spectrum, including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors and finer details in their work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where the refresh rate is crucial, both laptops fall short, as their screens don't refresh as quickly as dedicated gaming laptops, which may lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced games and 3D simulations.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,299
$799
$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 7i Pro costs $799.
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Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo 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 7i Pro compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,299 | $799 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.7'' x 8.9'' x 0.77'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.62'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.04 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.74" | 12.29" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.85" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-12700H | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 8.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 60.7 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14.5" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 357 nits | 395 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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."
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Allen Ngo | October 2021
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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