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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 costs slightly more and offers a dual-screen setup, better suited for multitasking enthusiasts who need extra on-screen workspace. Its OLED screen provides vibrant colors and deep blacks, ideal for creative professionals working on visual content. However, it has a smaller battery life and weighs more, which affects portability. In contrast, the MSI Creator Z16P is slightly less expensive with a larger aspect ratio screen that can be beneficial for productivity tasks, and offers higher refresh rates that suit fast-paced visuals. Both feature similar high-end processors and graphics, making them powerful for 3D rendering, engineering software, and gaming. 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 battery life
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the MSI Creator Z16P
- Very good overall build quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
8.5
7.8
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
332.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is very good for general use, while the MSI Creator Z16P is good.
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.
Engineering and Design
9.0
8.3
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is excellent for engineering and design, while the MSI Creator Z16P is very good.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 is equipped with a high-quality OLED screen with superior color accuracy and an innovative dual-display design that makes multitasking more efficient for engineering and design tasks, supported by a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a robust GPU. The MSI Creator Z16P, while also featuring a strong CPU and GPU, offers a larger and higher-refresh rate IPS display, though with slightly less color accuracy, plus it has more expandable RAM and storage options, making it versatile for various demanding applications in engineering and design. Both laptops are less portable due to their size and build targeted towards high performance but compromise on battery life and portability.
Content Creation
8.7
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
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 MSI Creator Z16P 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
7.6
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.2/10
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 MSI Creator Z16P 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3840 x 2160
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
332.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
394.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has a better screen than the MSI Creator Z16P for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the MSI Creator Z16P has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and MSI Creator Z16P offer sharp, bright displays with high resolution, making text and images clear and vivid, which is ideal for browsing, video streaming, and document editing. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both laptops, ensuring accurate color representation for tasks like photo editing, graphic design, or CAD work. However, gamers may find the screens lacking due to lower refresh rates, resulting in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced gaming or 3D modeling.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook Pro Duo 15 has 7 hours of battery life. The MSI Creator Z16P has 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
$1,300
$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 MSI Creator Z16P costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.8
7.6
7.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.4/10
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
7.7/10
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 and MSI Creator Z16P are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 stands out for gaming and 3D applications with a high-quality OLED screen, but its refresh rate is lower, which can affect fluid motion in fast-paced games. The MSI Creator Z16P has a higher screen refresh rate for smoother gameplay, and although its screen quality is slightly lower than the ASUS, it still offers a great visual experience with its IPS display.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.1 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The MSI Creator Z16P and ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers MSI Creator Z16P to have very good build quality, while the ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 has 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 MSI Creator Z16P compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ZenBook Pro Duo 15 | MSI Creator Z16P |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2023 | June 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.8'' x 0.85'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.75'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.16 lbs | 5.27 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i9-12900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 92 Wh | 90 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 | 394 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.1/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.6/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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."
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Mario Petzold | June 2022
"There's almost nothing left to be desired with the MSI Z16P. The creator laptop offers enormous performance resources for image editing, video editing, rendering, and more. All this is presented on a precalibrated, adequately sized, and high-resolution display. Its color space, refresh rate, and panel technology are also perfectly suited for a device that specializes in video reproduction and editing."
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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 MSI
MSI, also known as Micro-Star International, is a Taiwanese technology corporation. MSI is known for their wide range of gaming devices. Their series include the entry-level Cyborg/Thin and Sword/Katana series, the mid-range Bravo/Delta and Crosshair/Pulse series, and their high-end Vector, Raider, Stealth, and Titan GT series. At every performance level, MSI offers a variety of devices with varying balances between performance, battery life, weight, and price, making them a solid option to consider at every price point.
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