The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers robust performance suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering software due to its powerful processor and dedicated GPU but at a higher price and heavier weight, which impacts portability. The display is superior with higher resolution, touch support, and dynamic color coverage, and the laptop has a backlit RGB keyboard and various premium features. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is more affordable and lighter, making it easier to carry around. It has integrated graphics, adequate for general use and less demanding tasks but not optimal for intensive gaming or professional creative applications. The Vivobook provides longer battery life and decent performance for everyday tasks. Choose the ROG Flow X16 if top-tier performance and features are priorities, and the Vivobook S 15 for cost-effective mobility and sufficient performance for general use. 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 S 15
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6/10
6.3/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 S 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is better for gaming and 3D tasks as it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which uses an integrated AMD Vega 8 for graphics and has a lower refresh rate of 60. The ROG Flow X16 also has a superior processor with the AMD Ryzen 9 chip and boasts better screen quality, which contributes to more detailed and smoother visuals needed for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
8.3/10
7.1/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out for engineering and design use due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card, along with a high-resolution, touch-enabled display, making it ideal for intensive tasks and creative work.
Screen Quality
8.5/10
6.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
When considering general use, the ASUS ROG Flow X16 stands out with its high resolution and brightness, which ensures sharp and clear visuals, making daily tasks and media consumption a pleasure. For engineering and design, its wider color gamut covers more of the DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB spaces, enabling more accurate color reproduction that professionals require. However, its lower refresh rate is less ideal for 3D applications and gaming, where smooth motion and quick screen updates are crucial, and that's an area where gaming-specific laptops usually excel.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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 S 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$908
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 offers powerful performance thanks to its high-end CPU and dedicated graphics card, while its convertible 2-in-1 design and excellent screen quality provide versatility for various tasks; however, its battery life is shorter and it is less portable due to a higher weight.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.6/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 S 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
7.7/10
7.4/10
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 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."
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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