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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is more portable, with a higher portability score, and comes with Windows 11 Pro, which is advantageous for professional use. It provides a higher quality build but has lesser battery life compared to the Vivobook S 15 OLED. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a larger screen, which may be better for multitasking and entertainment, and a significantly higher battery life, making it ideal for longer usage away from power outlets; however, it is heavier and less portable. Both laptops offer OLED displays and similar storage and high screen quality, but the Vivobook is more suitable for intensive gaming due to a greater screen refresh rate. The Zenbook S 13 generally performs better in general use, while the Vivobook excels in 3D and machine learning tasks due to a more powerful main processor. If portability and a lightweight design are crucial, along with a business-centric operating system, the Zenbook should be your choice. In contrast, if you prioritize gaming, screen size, and longer unplugged use, the Vivobook is more suitable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for software development
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers better portability and battery life with its lighter design and smaller screen, alongside excellent screen quality, making it very good for general use. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with a larger screen and a more powerful CPU, provides superior performance for more demanding tasks at the cost of shorter battery life and portability, positioning it as good for general use but also suitable for more intensive applications.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.9
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Vivobook S 15 OLED both have high-resolution displays and excellent brightness, offering crisp and vivid viewing experiences that are easy on the eyes for tasks like browsing and video streaming. When considering engineering and design, both laptops come with wide color gamuts ensuring accurate color representation for professionals who need precision in their work. However, their screens do not support high refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth rendering in gaming and 3D applications, making them less suitable for those specific activities.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$990
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 outshines the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED in engineering and design tasks primarily because it has more RAM for multitasking and memory-intensive applications, a superior CPU for processing complex calculations swiftly, and a high-resolution OLED screen that benefits detailed work with its color accuracy. While the Zenbook is more lightweight and portable with a higher portability score, which can be important for users on the go, the Vivobook compensates with a larger screen for a broader workspace and a high-refresh-rate display, though it has less RAM and a lower keyboard quality score which may affect extended typing experiences.
Content Creation
8.5
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook S 13 to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.2
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $990 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 9.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2880 x 1620 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
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."
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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