The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 offers top-tier performance with its i9 processor and RTX 3070 Ti graphics card, making it ideal for demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. Its OLED screen with 4K resolution and high color accuracy is stunning, though the 16:9 aspect ratio is less ideal for productivity. The dual-screen setup is unique and can enhance multitasking. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Lenovo.
In contrast, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is more portable with a slimmer design and longer battery life, making it a better choice for on-the-go use. It features a Mini LED display with a 16:10 aspect ratio, which is excellent for productivity and general use. The RTX 4050 GPU is capable but not as powerful as the ASUS', so it's suitable for light gaming and creative work but may struggle with more intensive tasks. The Lenovo also has a more traditional laptop form factor, which might be preferable for those who find the ASUS' dual-screen setup unnecessary or overwhelming.
Ultimately, if you prioritize raw power and a superior display for intensive tasks and are less concerned about portability, the ASUS is the way to go. However, if you value a longer battery life, a more portable design, and a high-quality display for general productivity, the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i would be a better fit. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15
Excellent for engineering and design
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i
Best in class overall display quality
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.3/10
9.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i for software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i has 9 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
$1,450
$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 Yoga Pro 9i costs $1,450.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
7.8/10
7.7/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both good for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
9.0/10
8.7/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 to be excellent for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i is very good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.7/10
8.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for content creation.
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
8.1/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i are both very good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.9 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and Lenovo Yoga Pro 9i 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 Yoga Pro 9i compare to other laptops
"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."
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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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