The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a larger storage capacity and more RAM, which may enhance multitasking and handle demanding applications better than the Razer Book 13. It also features a high-resolution OLED touchscreen with vibrant colors, making it suitable for creative professionals. However, it is slightly heavier and has shorter battery life, which might impact portability negatively compared to the Razer Book 13, which is more lightweight and offers longer battery life. The Razer may be more convenient for travel or long periods away from a power source, and both are premium laptops with prices falling within the midrange category. 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 Razer Book 13
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Excellent battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
357.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
14.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is very good for general use, while the Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo boasts a high-quality OLED screen, more RAM, and a premium processor, which makes it very capable for various tasks and ideal for users seeking top-notch performance and display quality for general use. However, the Razer Book 13 offers superior portability and longer battery life, making it good for general use, especially for those who prioritize a more lightweight laptop with extended mobility.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
7.1/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Razer Book 13 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo is favored for engineering and design due to its higher RAM capacity, a more powerful CPU, and a superior OLED screen with excellent color accuracy, which is crucial for design work. In contrast, the Razer Book 13 offers greater portability and longer battery life, which may appeal to users who prioritize mobility and extended usage away from a power source, but it has less RAM, a less powerful CPU, and an IPS screen that, while still high quality, isn't as color-rich as the OLED display of the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.6/10
7.6/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Razer Book 13 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
7.5/10
9.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
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 Razer Book 13 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
7.3/10
14.5in
SIZE
13.4in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
357.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
507.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has a better screen than the Razer Book 13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers superior screen quality with a high-resolution display and exceptional brightness, providing clarity and detail that enhances everyday tasks. Engineers and designers will appreciate the ZenBook's wide color gamut, rendering accurate colors necessary for precision work. However, gamers may find the lower refresh rate on both the ASUS and Razer screens less than ideal for the fast-paced visuals required in gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion representation is key.
Battery
6.0 Hours
14.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo has 6 hours of battery life. The Razer Book 13 has 14 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
Excellent
14.5in
SIZE
13.4in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Razer Book 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
8.5/10
The Razer Book 13 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and Razer Book 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo offers a higher screen refresh rate suited for smoother gaming and 3D experiences, along with a dedicated GPU that can better handle graphic-intensive tasks compared to the Razer Book 13, which has the same integrated graphics but a lower refresh rate screen, making it less optimal for such demands. Additionally, the ZenBook's OLED screen will generally provide superior screen quality over the Razer Book's IPS panel, which is still respectable but not as vibrant, especially in color-sensitive applications.
Cost
$1,299
$1,389
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo has a price of $1,299 and the Razer Book 13 costs $1,389.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro 14 Duo and the Razer Book 13 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 Razer Book is like an XPS 13, but faster. The Book 13 combines the design philosophy and performance of a Blade Stealth with the 16:10 display of a Dell XPS 13 for an impressive piece of hardware. Office users who want something more stylish than the typical Dell, HP or Lenovo will certainly find themselves drawn to this Razer subnotebook. If your priorities are to have the best-looking and fastest 13-inch laptop in the office over auxiliary features, however, then the Book 13 proudly fulfills that niche."
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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 Razer
Razer is an American-Singaporean technology company. Razer is best known for their Blade series laptops, well known for their strong performance and sleek design. Although Razer charges a premium price tag for their laptops, buyers can expect a stealthy laptop with clean fit and finish and strong performance. All of their models offer great portability and build quality compared to other gaming laptops.
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