ASUS Zenbook S 13 vs ASUS Vivobook S 15

PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.

The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very suitable for engineering and design due to its high-resolution OLED screen, which offers excellent color coverage and contrast for detailed visual work, and it includes double the RAM of the Vivobook for handling complex tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 provides good value with a larger screen and a competitive CPU, but its lower-resolution IPS display and less RAM make it slightly less optimal for engineering precision and multitasking efficiency.

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.

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For general use, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 likely offers a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, making it sharp and easy to view in various lighting conditions, a step above the Vivobook S 15's fair screen that may not be as sharp or bright. In the realm of engineering and design, the Zenbook's edge may come from its coverage of professional color spaces like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring accurate color reproduction for detailed work, while the Vivobook falls short on these aspects. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops underperform as they probably lack the high refresh rates essential for smooth visuals, though the Zenbook's better panel type and resolution may provide a somewhat improved experience in this area compared to the Vivobook.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

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The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in gaming and 3D applications due to its higher GPU screen quality, offering better color accuracy and higher pixel density. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15, while still capable, has a less powerful integrated GPU and lower screen color accuracy, which translates to less detail and vibrancy in gaming and 3D tasks.