ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) vs Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5
Between the Zenbook Duo (2024) and MacBook Pro 14 M5, the Zenbook Duo (2024) comes out ahead in ram and storage, while the MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins on claimed battery life and screen size. Overall, the Zenbook Duo (2024) scores 68.1 and the MacBook Pro 14 M5 scores 61.8 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Zenbook Duo (2024) edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.1 vs 61.8), but the 6.3-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Zenbook Duo (2024) if you push the hardware — gaming, on-device AI, heavy multitasking — and the extra compute headroom is worth the trade-offs. The biggest gaps in its favor are ram, storage, cpu cores, among others.
Pick the MacBook Pro 14 M5 if your top frustration with your current device is running out of charge before the day ends — endurance is the lead spec here. Its strongest claims are claimed battery life, screen size, thunderbolt ports, among others.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, backlit keyboard, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Zenbook Duo (2024) is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) wins
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 32 GB vs 16 GB.
- ▲Storage — 100.00% more. 1024 GB vs 512 GB.
- ▲CPU cores — 60.00% more. 16 vs 10.
- ▲Battery — 4.17% more. 75 Wh vs 72 Wh.
Why Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 wins
- ▲Claimed battery life — 100.00% more. 24 h vs 12 h.
- ▲Screen size — 1.43% more. 14.2 " vs 14 ".
- ▲Thunderbolt ports — 1.00 more. 3 vs 2.
- ▲Panel type: Mini-LED (vs OLED).
- ▲Weight — 0.10 kg less. 1.55 vs 1.65.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.65 kg | 1.55 kglead |
| Thickness | 14.6 mmlead | 15.5 mm |
| Build material | aluminum | aluminum |
| Backlit keyboard | true | true |
| Fingerprint reader | false | truelead |
Display
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 14 " | 14.2 "lead |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Panel typeⓘ | OLED | Mini-LEDlead |
Performance
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Apple M5 |
| CPU cores | 16lead | 10 |
| GPUⓘ | Intel Arc Graphics | Apple M5 10-core GPU |
| RAMⓘ | 32 GBlead | 16 GB |
| Storageⓘ | 1024 GBlead | 512 GB |
| Storage typeⓘ | SSD | SSD |
Battery & Ports
| Spec | ASUS - Zenbook Duo (2024) | Apple - MacBook Pro 14 M5 |
|---|---|---|
| Batteryⓘ | 75 Whlead | 72 Wh |
| Claimed battery life | 12 h | 24 hlead |
| USB-C ports | 2 | 3lead |
| Thunderbolt portsⓘ | 2 | 3lead |
| HDMI | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery life, Zenbook Duo (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
MacBook Pro 14 M5 claims up to 24 hours — 12h vs 24h.
Which is lighter, Zenbook Duo (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
MacBook Pro 14 M5 is lighter at 1.55 kg vs 1.65 kg.
Which has more RAM, Zenbook Duo (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
Zenbook Duo (2024) offers 32GB of RAM.
Which has an OLED display, Zenbook Duo (2024) or MacBook Pro 14 M5?+
Zenbook Duo (2024) has an OLED display; MacBook Pro 14 M5 uses Mini-LED.
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