Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro vs ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)
The Verdict
The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro and ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) sit in the same category and end up appealing to slightly different buyers. The ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is the cheaper of the two at $1,499 versus $1,999, a difference of about $500. The Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro is the newer release, which usually means a faster chipset and longer software support. Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro stands out for m5 pro: 18-core cpu with super cores, 4x ai performance vs m4, while ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) is praised for dual 14-inch oled screens — like having two monitors in a laptop. Use the side-by-side spec table below to compare cameras, displays, battery life and connectivity in detail and decide which one fits your priorities.
Who Should Buy
Buy the Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro if…
- →M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- →Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- →Up to 24 hours battery life
Buy the ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) if…
- →Dual 14-inch OLED screens — like having two monitors in a laptop
- →Both displays are 120Hz OLED with stunning HDR and color accuracy
- →32 GB RAM and Core Ultra 9 handle demanding creative workflows
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro
Pros
- M5 Pro: 18-core CPU with super cores, 4x AI performance vs M4
- Thunderbolt 5 connectivity
- Up to 24 hours battery life
- Wi-Fi 7 via N1 chip
- Starts at 1TB storage
Cons
- $1999 starting price
- No touchscreen
- Non-upgradable RAM and storage
ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024)
Pros
- Dual 14-inch OLED screens — like having two monitors in a laptop
- Both displays are 120Hz OLED with stunning HDR and color accuracy
- 32 GB RAM and Core Ultra 9 handle demanding creative workflows
- Detachable Bluetooth keyboard enables flexible workstation setups
- 75 Wh battery manages decent life despite dual OLED screens
Cons
- Dual screens drain battery significantly — 7 hours is optimistic
- Heavier than single-screen ultrabooks at 3.58 lbs
- Software support for dual-screen workflows is still maturing
- Expensive at $1,499 and niche use case
Full Specifications
| Spec | Apple MacBook Pro 14" M5 Pro | ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Software | macOS 17 | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.55 kg | 3.58 lbs (1.63 kg) |
| Material | Recycled aluminum | Aluminum |
| Dimensions | 15.5 x 22.1 x 1.55 cm | 12.24 x 8.82 x 0.65 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | 1 | |
| SD card | — | |
| MagSafe | — | |
| Thunderbolt ports | 3 | 1 |
| USB-A ports | — | 1 |
| USB-C ports | — | 1 |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 24 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 72.4 Wh | 75 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14.2 inches | 14 inches (dual screens) |
| Type | Liquid Retina XDR, nano-texture option | OLED touchscreen x2 |
| Resolution | 3024 x 1964 | 2880 x 1800 (each) |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz ProMotion | 120Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 1600 | 500 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB / 2 TB / 4 TB | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 24 GB / 48 GB | 32 GB LPDDR5X |
| Cores | 18 cores (6 super + 12 performance) | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) |
| Chipset | Apple M5 Pro (18-core CPU, 20-core GPU) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
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This comparison is based on verified manufacturer specifications covering display, performance, camera, battery, and build quality. Scores are generated by analyzing specs across weighted categories on a 10-point scale. Learn more about our methodology.
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