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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers good performance and portability at a midrange price, with a balance suited for general use and light gaming. It features moderate storage space and memory, a strong battery life, and an OLED screen that makes for vibrant visuals. On the other side, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, while more costly, provides top-tier performance with a high-resolution OLED touchscreen, ample storage, and double the memory, making it better suited for demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering work. Both are premium laptops, but the Pro Duo 15 trades some portability for its dual-screen feature, a higher power processor, and graphics card, making it less suited for constant travel. Consider the Pro 15 for balance and long battery life, while the Pro Duo 15 is tailored for intense multitasking and specialized professional work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Excellent battery life
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
346.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
12.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.6/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is rated higher for general use because it has a more powerful processor, double the RAM, and a higher resolution screen, enhancing multitasking, speed, and visual clarity. However, it is less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, making it better suited for stationary use where power and multiple tasks are a priority.
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.8
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 delivers better gaming and 3D performance against the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 primarily due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, which outperforms the 3050 Ti found in the Zenbook Pro 15. Both laptops have screens with a 60Hz refresh rate, but the GPU is more influential for these use cases.
Engineering and Design
7.5
9.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
4.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with its mid-range GPU and processor, is suitable for engineering and design but may not handle extremely demanding tasks as efficiently as the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, which has a more powerful GPU, a higher-end processor, and more RAM for advanced multitasking and processing power. While both feature high-quality OLED screens, the Pro Duo 15 also boasts a higher resolution and better color accuracy, making it ideal for precision design work; however, it is heavier and slightly bulkier, which impacts portability compared to the Zenbook Pro 15.
Content Creation
7.7
8.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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.
Software Development
7.5
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
346.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boast high-resolution screens with excellent brightness and IPS panel technology, offering clear, sharp images and wide viewing angles critical for general use and professional tasks like engineering and design. Their color accuracy, encompassing wide color gamuts, makes them ideal for work in design where precise color representation is key. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the screens fall short due to lower refresh rates, which limit the smoothness and responsiveness crucial in these fast-paced visual experiences.
Battery
12.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 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
15.6in
4.4 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a price of $1,109 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 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 Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,109 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2021 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.41 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.37" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i9-12900H | |
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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 96 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 346 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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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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Jared Newman | August 2021
"Benchmarks aside, the Asus ZenBook Pro Duo is hard to compare with other PCs. Its closest competition may be a multi-monitor desktop, or a laptop with an attached travel monitor. The Pro Duo is more portable and versatile than either of those options, especially with the software tools Asus has thrown on top. For a certain niche of artists, media creators, and gamers, all that might add up to something special, even if it’s unattainable for the rest of us."
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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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