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Updated January 10, 2024·
For better performance in general use and engineering tasks, the ASUS Zenbook S 13, with more RAM and a higher performance processor, would be a better choice. However, it costs more than the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which is less expensive but has less storage, half the RAM, and a less powerful GPU which might not be as suitable for certain 3D, machine learning, and engineering applications. Both have OLED screens with high resolution, but the Zenbook S 13 has a slightly higher brightness and color coverage. The 14X has a higher refresh rate, which is better for fast motion, such as in gaming. Portability is slightly better for the S 13 due to its lower weight. Despite a similar battery capacity, the S 13 has better battery life for typical usage. The 14X has a full-sized HDMI port and an extra USB-C port which might be advantageous if connectivity is a priority. Consider your budget, need for performance, and portability when choosing between these two Zenbooks. 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
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- The ASUS Zenbook 14X has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.6
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
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.
Content Creation
8.5
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
8.3
13.3in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Zenbook 14X offer displays with high resolution and brightness, making text, images, and videos crisp and easy to view under various lighting conditions. When it comes to engineering and design, the same laptops boast wide color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors and subtle differences critical for precise work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where motion clarity is key, these laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, meaning they won't be as smooth for fast-paced action or rendering quickly moving objects.
Battery
11.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
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
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, favors portability and battery life over the dedicated Nvidia MX550 GPU found in the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which provides better gaming and 3D performance at the cost of reduced battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook S 13 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Zenbook S 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,460
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,460 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $1,400.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | ASUS Zenbook 14X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,460 | $1,400 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 12.25" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 8.71" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 5.5 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 | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
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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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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