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The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts a higher performance for demanding tasks such as 3D modeling or machine learning, an OLED touchscreen with higher resolution, and premium features like facial recognition and Thunderbolt ports, making it suitable for intensive workloads but on the heavier side for portability. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers strong gaming performance, a more comfortable keyboard, and superior heat management, with a lower price tag making it a solid choice for gaming and general use; however, its lower resolution and smaller battery translate to less impressive display details and shorter battery life. Consider the ASUS if performance and high-resolution dual displays are critical, or the Lenovo for cost-effective gaming and general usage with a larger screen. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
- Very good for general use
- Excellent for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.2
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
5.8/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels for general use due to a powerful CPU, double the RAM, superb screen quality with OLED technology, higher resolution, and touchscreen functionality which enhance the user interface experience. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers good capabilities with a competent CPU, sufficient RAM, and a quality IPS screen, but is not as portable due to its somewhat larger size and heavier weight, and it also has a shorter battery life.
Engineering and Design
9.0
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in engineering and design use due to its high-resolution OLED screen, superior color coverage, and more powerful CPU and GPU combo, which is important for tasks requiring detailed visuals and high processing power.
Content Creation
8.7
7.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
7.0
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Legion 5 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.
Screen Quality
8.3
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and panel type, enhancing clarity and detail for everyday tasks and professional design work, while its color reproduction covers a wide spectrum, vital for engineering and design precision. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate can detract from the smooth visual experience typically preferred in these areas. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" provides adequate resolution and satisfactory color scope for both general use and technical applications, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming and 3D due to a similar limitation in refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
Poor
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,200
$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 Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.4
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in gaming and 3D applications because it has a higher tier GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and an OLED screen with high color accuracy and contrast ratio, albeit with a standard refresh rate. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a good gaming experience with a solid GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3060, and benefits from a higher refresh rate IPS screen which is advantageous for fast-paced gaming, though its color accuracy and contrast ratio are lower compared to the ASUS.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Legion 5 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 Duo 15 and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Lenovo Legion 5 17" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 15.7'' x 11.4'' x 1'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 6.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 15.7" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 11.41" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-11800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 17.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 305 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 4 | |
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 | 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."
Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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Sebastian Bade | February 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
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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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