ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) vs HP Victus 16
The Verdict
ASUS Zenbook Duo 2024 targets creative professionals with its innovative dual 14-inch OLED displays (2880 x 1800 each, 120Hz), Intel Core Ultra 9 185H, and 32GB LPDDR5X RAM,exceptional for multitasking and content creation. HP Victus 16 serves budget-conscious gamers with a single 16.1-inch 1920x1080 144Hz IPS panel, Core i5-13500H, and 16GB DDR5 RAM. Battery life matches at 7 hours despite different capacities. Zenbook's premium aluminum build, superior display tech, and processing power justify its $1499 price for professionals; Victus offers expandable storage and extra USB-A ports for $799. For productivity and display quality, Zenbook dominates. For gaming on a budget with room to upgrade, Victus delivers better value. Choose Zenbook if creative work justifies the investment; Victus if gaming and affordability matter most.
Who Should Buy
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
Buy the HP Victus 16 if…
- →RTX 4050 Laptop GPU handles 1080p gaming at high settings
- →144Hz display is smooth for competitive gaming
- →70 Wh battery is larger than most gaming laptops at this price
Category Scores
Pros & Cons
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
HP Victus 16
Pros
- RTX 4050 Laptop GPU handles 1080p gaming at high settings
- 144Hz display is smooth for competitive gaming
- 70 Wh battery is larger than most gaming laptops at this price
- Expandable storage with a second M.2 slot
- Understated design doesn't scream 'gaming laptop'
Cons
- FHD resolution on a 16-inch screen looks soft up close
- Heavy at 5.09 lbs with a bulky charger
- 300-nit display is dim for daytime use
- Plastic build feels budget compared to Legion or ROG rivals
Full Specifications
| Spec | ASUS Zenbook Duo (2024) | HP Victus 16 |
|---|---|---|
| Software | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 3.58 lbs (1.63 kg) | 5.09 lbs (2.31 kg) |
| Material | Aluminum | Plastic |
| Dimensions | 12.24 x 8.82 x 0.65 inches | 14.09 x 10.2 x 0.92 inches |
| Ports | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB-A ports | 1 | 2 |
| USB-C ports | 1 | 1 |
| Thunderbolt ports | 1 | — |
| SD card | — | |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | Up to 7 hours | Up to 7 hours |
| Capacity | 75 Wh | 70 Wh |
| Display | ||
| Size | 14 inches (dual screens) | 16.1 inches |
| Type | OLED touchscreen x2 | IPS |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1800 (each) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 | 300 |
| Storage | ||
| SSD | 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe | 512 GB PCIe Gen 4 NVMe |
| Expandable storage | ||
| Keyboard | ||
| Backlit | ||
| Processor | ||
| RAM | 32 GB LPDDR5X | 16 GB DDR5 |
| Cores | 16 cores (6P + 8E + 2LPE) | 12 cores (4P + 8E) |
| Chipset | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H | Intel Core i5-13500H |
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