The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers higher performance with more storage and RAM, which benefits intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering. However, it comes at a higher price and is heavier, making it less portable. Its unique dual-screen OLED setup is excellent for multitasking but compromises battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim 7 16, while more affordable and lighter, has half the storage and RAM, which may limit demanding applications, but it boasts a better battery life and higher portability. Its IPS screen with a higher refresh rate is better suited for fast-motion content and general use. 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
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
7.7/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in general use because it offers a high-quality OLED screen, large amounts of RAM, and a powerful CPU, which justifies its heavier weight and lower battery life compared to other options. The Lenovo Slim 7 16, while lighter and offering longer battery life, makes compromises with a less vivid IPS display, less RAM, and a less powerful CPU, positioning it as a more portable but less performance-intensive choice.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.6/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities due to its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and a screen with superb color accuracy, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a lower-tier Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, which is less powerful for these tasks.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
7.5/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is superior for engineering and design due to its higher-performing CPU, double the RAM, and more powerful GPU compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16; additionally, it has a higher-resolution OLED screen which is excellent for visuals.
Content Creation
8.7/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
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 Slim 7 16 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
8.3/10
7.6/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
8.3/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 boast high-resolution displays with bright panels, ensuring sharp and clear visuals for everyday tasks and precision in design work, where resolution and color accuracy are key. Both models cover a wide range of colors, crucial for engineers and designers who need to see accurate hues and shades. However, their screens have lower refresh rates which are less ideal for gaming and 3D applications, where smoother motion and quick screen updates are vital for an immersive experience.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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.
Cost
$2,000
$1,440
$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 Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
"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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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