If you prioritize high-end gaming or tasks requiring robust graphics power, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 with its more powerful GPU and higher screen refresh rates could be a great choice. However, it is less portable due to its weight and larger size. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is more cost-effective and offers solid performance for engineering and general use, as well as being lighter and easier to carry. Both come with good quality keyboards and displays, but you won't get a touchscreen with the Vivobook. In terms of battery longevity, expect similar usage times from both models. Choose the Vivobook if budget and portability are key factors, or the ROG if your work demands top graphics performance and you value a touchscreen display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Flow X16
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Flow X16.
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.5/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for general use and engineering with its high resolution and bright display, enhancing readability and detail, alongside a wide color gamut that ensures accurate color representation for design tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smooth visuals that are crucial for fast-paced action. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, while offering a good resolution and adequate brightness for everyday tasks and engineering, falls short for gaming and 3D due to a similarly limited refresh rate and a less extensive color range.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$1,200
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,200.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
7.7/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS ROG Flow X16 are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is equipped with an Nvidia RTX 3060 and a high screen refresh rate, which is ideal for smooth gaming experiences and fast-paced 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X includes a more advanced Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU for potentially better gaming performance but has a lower screen refresh rate, which may affect the fluidity in high-speed gaming or 3D scenarios.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
8.2/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 boasts a strong AMD Ryzen CPU and a high-quality Nvidia RTX GPU, coupled with a high-resolution touchscreen display, making it well-suited for tasks that require both computational power and detailed visual work. While the ASUS Vivobook 16X also offers a robust Intel CPU and Nvidia RTX GPU for engineering and design software, its non-touchscreen with standard resolution focuses more on performance over interactive display features, and it's lighter, which enhances portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 16X 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
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Battery
5.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X 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."
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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