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Updated June 22, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is a high-performance machine designed for demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning, with its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 processor and Nvidia RTX 3060 graphics card. It offers a larger 16-inch touchscreen display with a high refresh rate and resolution, making it suitable for fast-paced motion and detailed visual work. However, it's heavier and less portable, with a bulkier design and shorter battery life, which might not be ideal for frequent travelers. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is a more compact and portable option with a vibrant OLED screen that's excellent for general use and media consumption. Its Intel Core Ultra processor and Intel Arc graphics provide good performance for everyday tasks, but it may not handle intensive engineering tasks or high-end gaming as well as the ROG Flow X16. The Vivobook S 14 OLED also lacks a touchscreen and has a lower refresh rate, which might affect the smoothness of motion on the screen. In summary, if you prioritize performance for demanding applications and are okay with a larger, heavier device with less battery life, the ROG Flow X16 is the better choice. However, if portability, a stunning display for general use, and longer battery life are more important to you, the Vivobook S 14 OLED would be the way to go. 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 build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
- Excellent portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.6
6.6
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Screen Quality
8.5
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
502.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED for gaming and AI, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
5.5 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.8 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has excellent portability, while the ASUS ROG Flow X16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5
7.4
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,300
$899
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 has a price of $1,300 and the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED costs $899.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.0
7.7
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
502.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
Engineering and Design
8.3
7.8
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.0
7.9
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS ROG Flow X16 to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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
7.7
8.1/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Flow X16 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Flow X16 and the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Flow X16 | ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,300 | $899 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | August 1, 2022 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.6'' x 0.76'' | 12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.63 lbs | 2.87 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 12.22" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.57" | 8.74" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 9 6900HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2560 x 1600 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 502 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.4/10 | 9/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Christian Hintze | June 2023
"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."
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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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