For better performance in intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a superior choice with a high-end processor and powerful dedicated graphics. However, it's pricier, heavier, and has a lower battery life, making it less portable. The ASUS Vivobook 14, on the other hand, offers a more affordable option with decent performance for general use, better portability thanks to its lighter weight and longer battery life, but falls short for advanced tasks such as gaming and engineering work due to its less powerful integrated graphics. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.8/10
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is better for general use because it has a more powerful CPU and more RAM, which translates to smoother multitasking and faster performance in demanding tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers greater portability and longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use, though it has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, which may slow down performance with intensive applications.
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 shines in gaming and 3D applications due to its high-end GPU and a screen capable of a very smooth 300 refreshes per second; in contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 14 has an integrated GPU with modest capabilities and a standard refresh rate of 60 per second, making it less suited for intense gaming or 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
6.3/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is better suited for engineering and design because it has a high-performing CPU, more RAM, and a superior GPU, all of which enhance processing and rendering capabilities needed for these tasks; its screen also offers higher quality, vital for detailed work. On the other hand, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers greater portability and a good screen, its lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and integrated graphics limit its ability to handle intensive engineering and design software efficiently.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.9/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
7.4/10
6.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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
7.9/10
6.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its high-resolution display and color accuracy, is suitable for precise work in engineering and design, but its lower refresh rate isn't optimal for the fast-paced visuals needed in Gaming and 3D content. The ASUS Vivobook 14's mid-range screen may suffice for everyday tasks and casual design work due to its decent resolution and panel quality, but it lacks in color range and refresh rate, limiting its effectiveness for specialized engineering software and gaming experiences. The importance of refresh rate for 3D gaming compromises both laptops' utility in that domain, but each excels differently for general use and engineering tasks based on the screen attributes critical for those activities.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,000
$421
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a price of $2,000 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $421.
"Asus continues to refine the ROG Strix Scar lineup with new upgrades. The Asus ROG Strix Scar 15 offers almost everything you would expect from a gaming laptop at this price. The build quality is great, connectivity options are decent, and there is enough scope for internal upgrades as well. Asus reverts to membrane switches for the keyboard — though not as "clickety" as the opto-mechanical ones we saw with last year's model, they still make for a decent typing and gaming experience. The lack of biometrics in any form is a downer."
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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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