ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)

Laptop Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU). Compare sizes, performance, storage capacities, batteries and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right laptop for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the laptop that will best fit your needs.

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

affordable price

solid build quality

decent processor performance

ample storage capacity

good keyboard layout

average display quality

no backlit keyboard

limited graphics performance

mediocre battery life

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU) Review

Advantages and disadvantages of ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU) based on its technical characteristics, features, user experience, expert reviews and price level.

innovative dual-screen design

superb oled display

powerful performance setup

premium build quality

advanced connectivity options

higher price point

moderate battery life

heavier than competitors

complex for some users

Laptop Comparison and Tests

Difference between ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) and ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
75 % - Design
64 % - Display
65 % - Performance
75 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery
81 % - Design
85 % - Display
88 % - Performance
86 % - Connectivity
75 % - Battery

Laptop Specifications Comparison

ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) vs. ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Product Type Notebook Notebook
Dimensions (WxDxH) 36.14 cm x 24.35 cm x 1.99 cm 32.25 cm x 22.47 cm x 1.96 cm
Weight 1.68 kg 1.75 kg
Colour Star grey Tech black
DISPLAY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Screen Size (Type) 15.6" 14.5" OLED
Touchscreen - Yes
LCD Backlight Technology LED backlight -
Screen Resolution 1366 x 768 (HD) 2880 x 1800 (2.8K)
V-Sync Rate at Max Res. - 120 Hz
Widescreen Yes Yes
Image Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:10
Image Brightness - 550 cd/m²
Colour Gamut 45% NTSC 100% DCI-P3
Colour Support - 1.07 billion colours
Features ASUS Splendid Video Intelligence Technology, anti-glare, NanoEdge display Glossy, Corning Gorilla glass, NanoEdge display, Pantone Validated, HDR 500 True Black, Dolby Vision, 0.2 ms response rate, 93% screen-to-body ratio, VESA DisplayHDR
PROCESSOR ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
CPU AMD A6 9225 / 2.6 GHz Intel Core i7 (13th Gen) 13700H / 2.4 GHz
Max Turbo Speed 3.1 GHz 5 GHz
Number of Cores Dual-Core 14-core
Cache 1 MB L3 - 24 MB
64-bit Computing Yes -
Features - Intel Smart Cache
MEMORY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
RAM 4 GB 16 GB (provided memory is soldered)
Max RAM Supported 16 GB -
RAM Type DDR4 SDRAM LPDDR5 SDRAM
STORAGE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Main Storage Size (HDD/SSD) 1 TB HDD SATA 1 TB SSD M.2 PCIe 4.0 - NVM Express (NVMe)
AUDIO & VIDEO ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Multi-GPU Configuration - 1 single GPU card / integrated GPU
Graphics Processor (GPU) AMD Radeon R4 NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4050 / Intel Iris Xe Graphics
Video Memory - 6 GB GDDR6 SDRAM
Video System Features - MUX Switch, NVIDIA DLSS 3, NVIDIA Studio
Camera Yes - VGA Yes - 1080p
Camera Features - IR camera, Windows Hello, ASUS 3D Noise Reduction (3DNR) Technology, ASUS AiSense Camera
Sound Stereo speakers, microphone Harman/kardon stereo speakers, 4-microphone array
Compliant Standards - Dolby Atmos
Audio Features ASUS SonicMaster, ASUS AudioWizard Output: Smart Amplification technology, Asus Audio Booster; Input: AI noise cancelling
COMMUNICATIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Wireless 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Network Interface Gigabit Ethernet -
Features - Dual stream (2x2)
BATTERY ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Technology 3-cell 4-cell Lithium Ion
Battery Capacity (Size) 42 Wh 76 Wh
AC ADAPTER ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Input AC 120/230 V (50/60 Hz) AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output 45 Watt, 19 V, 2.37 A 180 Watt, 20 V, 9 A
INPUT ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Type Keyboard, touchpad Keyboard, touchpad, ScreenPad Plus
Keyboard Backlight - Yes
Features - Chiclet keyboard, 4096 pressure levels, 1.4mm travel distance, ASUS ErgoSense, 12.7" (2880x864) IPS-level touch display
CONNECTIONS & EXPANSIONS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Interfaces Headphone/microphone combo jack
USB 3.1 Gen 1
2 x USB 2.0
USB-C 3.1 Gen 1
HDMI
LAN
Headphone/microphone combo jack
HDMI 2.1
USB 3.2 Gen 2
2 x USB-C (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort Alt Mode) (Power Delivery)
Memory Card Reader Yes (SD Card, MultiMediaCard) Yes (microSD Express Card)
SOFTWARE ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Operating System (OS) Windows 10 Home Windows 11 Home
Software Included - MyASUS, ScreenXpert, NVIDIA Studio drivers, ProArt Creator Hub, Microsoft 365 (1 month trial), GlideX
MISCELLANEOUS ASUS VivoBook 15 (X505BA) ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED (UX8402VU)
Included Accessories Power adapter Power adapter
Security Firmware Trusted Platform Module (TPM) Security Chip Trusted Platform Module (TPM 2.0) Security Chip
Security Slot Type Kensington security slot -
Theft/Intrusion Protection Security lock slot (cable lock sold separately) -
Features ASUS IceCool design, ASUS SuperBatt Technology, ASUS Battery Health charging technology MIL-STD-810H tested, ASUS IceCool Plus, compatible with stylus, Cortana support, ASUS Antimicrobial Guard, AAS Ultra mechanism
Compliant Standards UL, TUV, C-Tick, BSMI, CB, CCC, MIC, RoHS, WEEE, A-Tick, GOST-R, CECP, ErP 2013 RoHS, REACH, TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification, TUV Rheinland Flicker Free Certification
ENERGY STAR Certified Yes -
Max Operating Temperature - 49 °C
Min Operating Temperature - -37 °C
Humidity Range Operating - 95% RH
Model Number BR289T P1026W
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