Choose the ASUS ROG Flow X16 if you require a powerful laptop for intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning, as it has a more robust graphics card and processor, but be mindful that it's heavier and more expensive, with shorter battery life. Alternatively, opt for the ASUS Vivobook 16 if portability, longer battery life, and a lower price are essential and you're mainly engaged in general use or less demanding engineering tasks; however, know that performance for more resource-intensive applications won't match that of the ROG Flow X16. 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
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 16
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 16 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card and higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, offering smoother visuals and better performance. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16 has a less capable AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU and a lower refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it only fair for such tasks and resulting in less fluid graphics and performance.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.0/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 excels in engineering and design tasks due to its high-end CPU (AMD Ryzen 9), superior GPU (Nvidia RTX 3060), and premium screen with high resolution, brightness, and color coverage, making it suitable for intensive tasks such as 3D modeling, but it is heavier and has a shorter battery life.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
295.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers a high resolution and bright display which enhances the visual clarity for general tasks, while its wide color gamut supports precise color work, crucial for engineering and design. However, its lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops might not be as smooth for fast-paced gaming or 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16, while providing adequate resolution and brightness for daily activities and some creative work, may not deliver the rich color fidelity professionals need, nor the swift refresh rates desired by gamers.
Battery
5.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$668
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS Vivobook 16 costs $668.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is praised for its high-quality screen, powerful CPU, and versatile 2-in-1 design, making it suitable not just for general use but also for gaming and creative tasks, although it's less portable and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16, with its fair battery life and portability, along with a good CPU and RAM setup, is an attractive option for general use, offering a balance between performance and ease of carrying around.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.5/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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
7.3/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS ROG Flow X16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS Vivobook 16 compare to other laptops
"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."
Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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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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