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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize screen quality for creative work, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo with its OLED display excels, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is more affordable, offers a higher refresh rate, and includes a numeric keypad, contributing to its gaming appeal. It's lighter than the ASUS, but still not the most portable option and has a lower-resolution IPS screen, which might not be as vibrant. Choose ASUS for premium creative tasks and Lenovo for a balance between cost, gaming, and some portability. 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
- Good portability
- Good battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.5
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 surpasses the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro in terms of screen quality with its OLED display and higher resolution, as well as having more RAM and a better CPU which are crucial for multitasking and speed in general use; additionally, it boasts longer battery life for extended use without recharging. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is a bit more portable and offers a superior keyboard and heat management, which some users might prioritize for comfort during long sessions, even though its battery life is shorter and the screen quality, while still good, doesn't match the ASUS's.
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in engineering and design with its high-end CPU, abundant RAM, powerful GPU, and superior OLED screen providing exceptional color accuracy and quality. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i also performs very well in these areas with a strong CPU and GPU, but it trades some display quality for higher screen refresh rates, making it less ideal for color-critical work but beneficial for tasks requiring fluid motion, such as 3D rendering or gaming.
Content Creation
8.7
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i 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
7.5
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Pro 5i 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
8.1
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen for gaming and AI.
When considering screen quality for general use, the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i offer high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and viewable in various lighting conditions. For engineering and design tasks that require color accuracy, both laptops provide excellent color coverage, key in professional creative work. However, both fall short for gaming and 3D due to their lower refresh rates which limit the smoothness of fast-moving visuals that are critical for an immersive and responsive experience in these applications.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$999
$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 Pro 5i costs $999.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
8.0
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, but is limited by its 60Hz screen refresh rate; whereas, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i with a more recent Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU offers a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, enhancing its gaming and 3D performance. The ZenBook also boasts a higher resolution OLED screen, providing better screen quality, at the cost of a lower refresh rate that may affect fast-paced gaming experiences.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
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 | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 3840 x 2160 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 332 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 6.6/10 | |
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 | 1080p | |
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 | 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 Legion Pro 5i
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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