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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is more budget-friendly and offers a larger screen, making it suitable for general use and multitasking with a reasonably good battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, while more expensive, boasts a higher-quality OLED screen with touch support and better overall performance, especially for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering. Although the Pro Duo has a smaller screen, it includes a secondary display that may benefit productivity. Both are similar in weight, but the Pro 17 has a slight edge in battery life and general portability. Choose the Pro 17 for cost-efficiency and a larger display, or the Pro Duo for its superior performance and dual-screen functionality, especially if your work involves intensive graphical tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
- The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15.
Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.9
7.8
5.1/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for gaming and 3D tasks largely because it has a more powerful GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, compared to the RTX 3050 found in the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, which makes a significant difference in graphical performance. Both have similar screen refresh rates which are important for smooth visuals, but the superior GPU in the ZenBook Pro Duo 15 leads to better overall gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
8.1
9.0
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
5.1/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is very good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts a more powerful GPU and a higher resolution OLED touchscreen, which enhances visual workloads and multitasking for engineering and design use compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 that has a lesser GPU and lower resolution screen. While both have similar RAM and storage, which are crucial for such tasks, the Pro Duo's superior processing capabilities give it an edge for more demanding applications.
Content Creation
8.2
8.7
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.2
8.3
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
400.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offer high resolutions and panel types that provide clear and bright displays, making them suitable for activities like browsing and watching videos. The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for engineering and design due to its wider color gamuts, offering a more precise color representation that is critical for professional photo and video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short as they lack high refresh rates, which are essential for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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.
Cost
$1,500
$2,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has a price of $1,500 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs $2,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.3
8.5
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
400.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
332.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, with its AMD Ryzen 9 processor and large 17.3-inch display, offers robust performance and a good screen for everyday tasks, although its bulkiness may reduce its portability and its IPS screen falls short of the sharper clarity and color depth seen in OLED displays. In contrast, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out with its dual-screen design, including a 15.6-inch 4K OLED touchscreen paired with a powerful Intel i9 processor and superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics, making it more suited for multitasking and creative work, yet this comes at the expense of slightly lower battery longevity compared to the Pro 17, despite better portability given its smaller size.
Software Development
7.9
8.3
8.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 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 17 and the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 | ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,500 | $2,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 15.6'' x 10.2'' x 0.74'' | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.18 lbs | 5.16 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 15.55" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.18" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 76 Wh | 92 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 17.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2160 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 400 nits | 332 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
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 | N/A | 4 | |
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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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