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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a lightweight design, longer battery life, and a more vibrant display with higher resolution, making it suitable for general use and tasks that benefit from better color accuracy. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is heavier but includes a more powerful processor and graphics card combination for demanding applications like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It also features a larger screen size, which can be crucial for engineering work, though with lower resolution and color accuracy compared to the S 13 model. Both laptops have premium builds, but prioritize different aspects of computing, so your choice depends on whether you favor performance and screen size over portability and display quality. 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
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class portability
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
- Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is highly valued for general use due to its combination of strong CPU performance, high-quality screen, and exceptional portability, complemented by a long battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while still good for general use, leans towards more demanding tasks with its enhanced CPU and RAM capacity, superior screen, and more robust heat management, albeit at some cost to portability and battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its high-resolution OLED screen, more RAM for multitasking, and powerful CPU integrated with efficient graphics, making it lightweight and more portable for on-the-go professionals. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, while slightly less favorable for these tasks due to its lower screen resolution and less RAM, compensates with a dedicated graphics card, which is better for GPU-intensive tasks, and a larger screen, which may enhance productivity but also adds to the weight.
Content Creation
8.5
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Pro 15 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
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.6
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you're focused on tasks like browsing, watching videos, or using office applications, both the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Zenbook Pro 15 offer sharp, bright displays that enhance these experiences. For engineering and design work where accurate colors are key, these laptops are on point with their ability to display a wide range of shades, making them a suitable choice for professionals in these fields. However, if you're into fast-paced gaming or working with 3D graphics, you may find the refresh rates on these laptops less than ideal, leading to less smooth visuals in these scenarios.
Battery
11.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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
Good
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,109
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its Intel i7-1355U Iris Xe integrated graphics, is outperformed by the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 which houses a discrete Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti graphics card and a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, making the latter more suitable for gaming and 3D applications despite both having the same 60Hz screen refresh rate. The Zenbook Pro 15, however, sacrifices portability for that increased performance, being heavier and larger than the Zenbook S 13.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Zenbook Pro 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,109 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 13.9'' x 9.4'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 4.41 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 13.94" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 9.37" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 12.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 346 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 7.7/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
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 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Allen Ngo | May 2022
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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