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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is more expensive but offers superior performance for demanding tasks such as 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications with its powerful processor and high-end graphics card. It also has a large, high-resolution OLED touchscreen and extensive color coverage which is excellent for tasks requiring precise colors. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14 is more affordable, lighter, and offers longer battery life, making it highly portable. Its performance is sufficient for general use and its keyboard and speakers are of high quality, though it might not handle intensive tasks as well as the ASUS. The HP's screen is lower resolution and less suited for color-critical work but is still a touchscreen and offers a decent overall experience for everyday tasks. 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 for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
8.0
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and HP Dragonfly Pro 14" are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a high-resolution OLED display and powerful CPU and GPU combinations which make it ideal for demanding applications and multimedia use, but it's heavier and less portable than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14", which provides excellent screen quality, a very good keyboard, and speaks to users needing strong performance in a more lightweight and travel-friendly form factor; however, the ZenBook's battery life is slightly better compared to the Dragonfly.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.5
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for engineering and design due to its high-performance CPU, ample RAM, and powerful GPU which are vital for demanding tasks, complemented by an OLED screen delivering exceptional quality visuals, but it is less portable and has more operating noise. In contrast, the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" provides adequate processing power for engineering use, with a balance of good screen quality, excellent portability, and quieter operation, though its GPU is less capable for highly intensive graphics tasks.
Content Creation
8.7
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
8.3
7.8
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
8.3
7.1
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
405.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the HP Dragonfly Pro 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, making its display vibrant and crisp for tasks like browsing the web and document editing. Its wide color gamut ensures accurate color reproduction essential for detailed engineering and graphic design work. However, its lower refresh rate can make fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling less smooth compared to displays optimized for those purposes.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.5
The HP Dragonfly Pro 14" 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
$1,400
$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 HP Dragonfly Pro 14" costs $1,400.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | HP Dragonfly Pro 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | July 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 12.4'' x 8.8'' x 0.72'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 12.39" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 8.78" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 7736U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 64.6 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
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 | 405 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 9.6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1440p | |
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 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 3 | |
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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."
HP Dragonfly Pro 14"
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Brendan Nystedt | March 2023
"I’d say that the HP Dragonfly Pro checks off most of the boxes for this freelancer. It feels nice to use, is zippy and responsive, has great speakers, and even has a relatively sane price. Although it’s an unorthodox choice to pick AMD for this kind of machine, it’s clear that when Ryzen is given a chance to shine, it can kick a lot of butt."
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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 HP
HP, also known as Hewlett-Packard, is an American technology company that develops personal computers and computer peripherals. In the laptop industry, HP is known for its entry level Essential series laptops, its mid-range Pavilion, Envy, and Victus series, and high-end Omen and Spectre series, in addition to its business-oriented EliteBook, ProBook, and Dragonfly series laptops. HP laptops generally undercut other mainstream competitors in terms of price, placing itself as the value-oriented mainstream brand.
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