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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers superior performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks thanks to its high-end processor and powerful GPU. It's also well-suited for gaming with its OLED screen that displays vibrant colors. However, it's heavier, thicker, and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Dell XPS 15, on the other hand, is lighter, thinner, and offers longer battery life, enhancing its portability. It's less expensive than the ASUS but also has less powerful hardware, making it more suitable for general use rather than intensive tasks. Both devices have high-quality keyboards and displays, though the ASUS has a unique dual-screen setup which may be beneficial for multitasking. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Dell XPS 15
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.8
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Dell XPS 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Dell XPS 15 is very good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outshines the Dell XPS 15 for engineering and design thanks to its more powerful CPU and GPU, double the RAM, and a higher resolution OLED screen, which together deliver superior performance and visual fidelity for intensive tasks.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Dell XPS 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize brilliant visuals and detailed work, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 with its superior color range and crisp resolution is excellent for engineering, design tasks, and enjoying high-quality media, while the Dell XPS 15 offers a balanced yet not as vibrant display, adequate for both professional and casual use. However, for gaming or 3D applications, neither laptop is ideal due to their lower refresh rates, affecting the smoothness of fast-paced visuals. Therefore, for gaming or high frame rate 3D work, you might consider other laptops specifically designed with higher refresh rate displays.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Dell XPS 15 has 10 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
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Dell XPS 15 and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability, though the Dell XPS 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The Dell XPS 15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$1,000
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has a price of $2,000 and the Dell XPS 15 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.5
8.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
606.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for general use.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers strong performance with its high-end CPU and ample RAM for multitasking, enhanced by a high-quality OLED screen with accurate colors, although its weight and battery life trade off portability. The Dell XPS 15 also delivers good performance for general use, providing a lighter design for greater portability and a longer battery life, with a quality IPS screen, albeit it settles for a mid-range CPU and less RAM, affecting heavy multitasking capabilities.
Content Creation
8.7
8.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Dell XPS 15 are both very good for content creation.
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
8.3
8.1
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Dell XPS 15 are both very 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Dell XPS 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 13.6'' x 9.1'' x 0.71'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 4.21 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 13.57" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.06" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 86 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 606 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 10/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
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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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Matthew Buzzi | May 2023
"The 2023 Dell XPS 15 is more or less exactly what you'd expect from the company flagship. Its fresh components deliver measurably superior power and longevity, while the machine's premium build and design remain intact. It may not be overly exciting, but XPS loyalists and upgraders should be more than happy."
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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 Dell
Dell is a highly recognizable American technology company, and is one of the largest personal computer vendor by market share. Their laptops are very popular for both personal and professional use, and they also own the Alienware brand which makes mid to high end gaming laptops. Their premium XPS range of laptops offer great build quality and portability, while Latitude and Precision laptops are known for reliability, repairability and performance for business users.
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