The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15, with its higher-end processor and powerful graphics card, excels at demanding tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering applications; it's also well-suited for intensive gaming. It features a dual-screen setup that can be beneficial for multitasking and creatives who need additional screen space but makes for a heavier machine, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is lighter and offers better battery life, making it more suitable for those who prioritize mobility and don't require as much computational power. Its graphics abilities are respectable for general use and some gaming, but it won't perform as well as the ASUS in high-end tasks. With a lower price, the Lenovo could appeal more to budget-conscious users or students. 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 overall display quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.5/10
8.0/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out with its powerful Intel CPU and abundant RAM, along with a high-resolution OLED screen, making it exceptional in performance and visual quality, albeit at the expense of lesser portability and shorter battery life as it's heavier and has more power-consuming components compared to the Lenovo. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers excellent portability with its lightweight design, ample battery life, and a commendable screen, although it has less RAM and a less dominant AMD processor, which may not match the ASUS in raw power but still delivers a very good experience for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
6.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 excels in gaming and 3D due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a standard screen refresh rate, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 also performs well with its Nvidia RTX 3050 6GB graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, which is particularly favorable for smooth gameplay.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
7.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for engineering and design tasks with its top-tier Intel i9 processor, substantial 32GB of RAM, and higher-end Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, complemented by a high-resolution OLED screen that ensures crisp visuals with accurate colors. In comparison, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, while also well-equipped for engineering tasks with a competent AMD Ryzen 7 processor, 16GB of RAM, and a decent Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, offers increased portability and a commendable IPS display, but doesn't match the ASUS in sheer performance power and screen quality.
Content Creation
8.7/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for content creation, though the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is somewhat better.
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
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 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
8.3/10
7.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 boasts superior screen characteristics like high resolution and panel brightness that enhance the general use experience, while its extensive color gamut support benefits engineering and design tasks with accurate color representation. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 also offers a quality screen with adequate resolution and brightness for general tasks and solid color fidelity for creative work, though not as exceptional as the ASUS. However, for gaming and 3D applications where high refresh rates are crucial, both laptops fall short, as they prioritize resolution and color accuracy over the smoother visuals a faster refresh rate would provide.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
14.5in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has good 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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"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."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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