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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers high performance with advanced features like an OLED screen and powerful components suitable for intensive engineering tasks, 3D, machine learning, and gaming. Its dual-screen design can improve productivity but adds to its weight, making it less portable. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is more affordable and lightweight, ideal for general use and suited for users who prioritize portability and battery life over cutting-edge performance. However, it may not handle demanding applications as efficiently as the ASUS. Choose the ASUS for top-tier performance and features, or the Lenovo for basic tasks, mobility, and cost savings. Give Feedback
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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
- Good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.3
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, superior OLED screen resolution, and touch capability, making it well-suited for intensive tasks and offering better overall screen quality, but with less portability and battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15". The IdeaPad, while having modest performance specs, offers greater portability and longer battery life but has a lower screen resolution and less powerful integrated graphics, making it adequate for general use but less so for demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.8
6.1
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in gaming and 3D tasks due to its powerful RTX 3070 Ti GPU and high-quality OLED screen, although it has an average screen refresh rate. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" with its integrated Vega 8 graphics and lower-quality IPS screen provides a fair experience, suitable for less demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
9.0
6.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for engineering and design use owing to its superior CPU (Intel i9 vs. AMD Ryzen 7), greater RAM capacity, high-end dedicated GPU (Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti), and exceptional OLED screen quality with higher resolution and better color coverage. While the Lenovo IdeaPad is more portable due to its lighter weight and longer battery life, its integrated GPU, standard IPS display, and lower screen resolution don't match the ASUS's performance for demanding engineering applications and design work that rely heavily on processing power, memory, and visual fidelity.
Content Creation
8.7
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
8.3
7.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
8.3
6.4
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general activities, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out due to its high-resolution display providing sharp and vibrant visuals, enhanced by its bright panel, making text and images crisp and colorful, which is less pronounced on the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" with its adequate but less impressive display. In the realm of engineering and design, the ASUS’s superior color gamut coverage ensures accurate color representation crucial for detailed work, a feature that the Lenovo cannot match as effectively due to its more limited color range. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on both laptops may hinder the experience, with the ASUS falling behind despite its high quality in other areas, and the Lenovo similarly struggling to deliver the fluid motion that dedicated gaming laptops provide.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 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
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
6.0
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$741
$0
$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 Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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How the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 6/10 | |
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 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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 Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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