If you need top-notch performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks, and are willing to invest more, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped for that. However, it's less portable due to its bulk and will have shorter battery life under heavy use. The ASUS Vivobook 15X, on the other hand, offers solid performance for general use at a lower price point. It's lighter and likely has longer battery life, making it more suitable for everyday tasks and carrying around, but it may struggle with more demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.0/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is highly suited for general use due to its robust CPU and RAM configuration enabling smoother performance, a superior screen with better resolution and higher brightness contributing to clearer visuals, and a 2-in-1 convertible design that enhances versatility. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X, while still capable, is less suited due to its modest CPU, lower RAM which could slow down multitasking, a screen with a lower resolution and brightness making it less vivid, and its ordinary form factor which doesn't offer the same tablet utility.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for gaming and 3D applications with its Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, providing more fluid visuals and improved graphics performance compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which uses integrated Vega graphics and has a standard refresh rate. Additionally, the ROG Flow X16's screen has better quality with higher resolution and brightness, contributing to a more immersive gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
6.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design due to its advanced Ryzen 9 processor, powerful RTX 3060 graphics unit, and high-quality display with exceptional color coverage and clarity, which are integral for intensive tasks and detailed work.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.7/10
6.9/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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
8.5/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When choosing between the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X, consider that the ROG Flow X16 has a higher resolution and brightness, providing a clear and vivid display for everyday tasks and professional engineering work, due to its wider color gamuts capable of showing more precise colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ROG Flow X16's lower refresh rate makes it less suitable as it may not be as smooth in displaying fast-paced visuals compared to laptops with higher refresh rates. The Vivobook 15X offers moderate screen quality across the board with acceptable resolution and brightness for general use and engineering tasks, but like the ROG Flow X16, its refresh rate may disappoint avid gamers or those working with 3D content where fluid motion is critical.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$525
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
"Above all else, the Asus ROG Flow X16 is one thing - versatile! It is a thin, mobile work device, it's a 2-in-1, tablet, a powerful workstation and even a gaming PC. But something even more surprising: It does all of these things really well without making any big blunders. It's anything but a lazy compromise. Because, despite its compact dimensions and 2-in-1 functionality, the hardware isn't throttled and boasts, at least in turbo mode, above-average performance."
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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