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Updated January 10, 2024·
When deciding between the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and the Pro 17, consider usage and mobility needs. The Pro 15, being more compact and lighter, is easier to carry around, offering better portability. It's slightly less expensive and provides solid performance for general use. The Pro 17 has a larger screen, more powerful processor, double the storage, and higher RAM, making it more suitable for intensive engineering, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. However, this comes at the cost of lower battery life and decreased portability due to increased weight and size. Both feature quality build and good screen displays, but if portability and cost are paramount, the Pro 15 is the way to go; for higher performance in demanding tasks and more screen real estate, the Pro 17 may be worth the tradeoff. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Excellent battery life
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 edges out the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 in overall general use primarily because of its more powerful CPU and double the RAM, which contributes to better multitasking and performance. Although the Zenbook Pro 15 offers excellent portability and longer battery life, the Pro 17's superior screen size and quality, as well as its larger storage capacity, make it more favorable for users who prioritize a stronger performance and larger display over the ease of carrying the device and battery endurance.
Engineering and Design
7.5
8.1
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with a high-quality OLED screen and a capable Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti GPU, is well-suited for design tasks that demand accurate color representation and graphics performance. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 offers an even more powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and double the RAM, providing superior performance for complex engineering software, but with a slightly larger screen and lesser portability due to its increased size and weight.
Content Creation
7.7
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
7.2
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's excellent panel type, high resolution, and superior brightness make it stand out for sharp, clear visuals, while the Zenbook Pro 17's slightly lower levels of the same features offer a respectable but not as premium experience. In engineering and design, the Zenbook Pro 15's wider color gamuts ensure more accurate color reproduction, which is essential for detailed and color-critical work, an area where the Pro 17 performs well but doesn't quite match up. When it comes to Gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short due to a lower refresh rate, though their decent resolutions and panel types provide an adequate but not ideal visual fidelity.
Battery
12.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,109
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.9
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a slightly more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, which is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks compared to the RTX 3050 found in the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17; however, both have similar screen refresh rates, which are equally important for smooth visuals. While the Zenbook Pro 17's larger screen may enhance gaming and 3D experiences, its GPU is less potent than that of its 15-inch counterpart, making the Pro 15 a fair choice and the Pro 17 a good one for these purposes.
Software Development
7.5
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 are both good for software development.
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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 15 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.18 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 15.55" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 76 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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.
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