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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you value portability and higher performance for general tasks, the ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its lightweight design and longer battery life, stands out as a superior choice, but it tends to be pricier. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a larger screen and is more budget-friendly; however, it has a shorter battery life and is heavier, which might detract from its portability. For gaming or tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering, neither laptop is optimal as both lack dedicated gaming-grade graphics. If screen quality matters, both have high-quality OLED displays, but keep in mind that while the Zenbook may provide somewhat better color accuracy, the Vivobook has a faster refresh rate, which could make for smoother visuals. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in general use due to its superior CPU and RAM, providing faster overall performance and better multitasking capabilities, along with a high-quality screen, good battery life for extended use, and excellent portability. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers fair performance for general use, compromising slightly on CPU performance and screen excellence, which affects its ability to deliver the same level of multitasking and visual experience, although it's still quite portable and has a decent battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its high-resolution OLED screen, powerful CPU, and abundant RAM, provides excellent screen quality and performance for engineering and design tasks, though it's less portable due to its features. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, also with an OLED screen but with a less potent CPU and less RAM, offers good quality for less intensive tasks and better portability owing to its lighter weight and slightly longer battery life.
Content Creation
8.5
7.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
32.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.1
8.4
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Vivobook Pro 14 offer crisp visuals and comfortable brightness, ensuring that tasks like browsing the web, watching videos, and working with documents are a pleasure for the eyes. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamut on these laptops, enabling accurate color representation which is crucial for detailed design work. However, gamers might find the lower refresh rate on these screens less suitable for the fast-paced visuals in gaming and 3D modeling, where smoother motion and quicker screen updates are key to an immersive experience.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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.
Portability
Best in Class
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$548
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.1
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities because it includes a more powerful main processor and higher-quality GPU, which are very important for gaming performance, despite its screen refresh rate being lower than that of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14. The Vivobook Pro 14 has a higher screen refresh rate beneficial for smooth gaming but falls short due to its less powerful CPU and GPU, though it also features a high-quality OLED screen which is important for overall screen quality.
Build Quality
7.6
7.4
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $548 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 12.5" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 385 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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.
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