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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X cater to different needs. The Strix Scar 15 offers more power for gaming and system-intensive tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, and has a higher-quality build and better heat management. It's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which impacts portability. On the other hand, the Vivobook 16X is more affordable, lighter, and has a longer battery life, making it better for general use and carrying around. It can still handle demanding tasks but not as well as the Strix Scar 15. If gaming or high-performance computing is crucial, and you don't mind paying more and carrying a heavier laptop, the Strix Scar 15 is preferable. If you're seeking value, portability, and competent performance for everyday tasks, the Vivobook 16X is a solid choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3
7.7
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
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 16X is good.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high-end GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti, and a screen that offers a higher refresh rate, providing smoother visuals. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, with the Nvidia RTX 4060, is good for gaming and 3D as well, but its lower refresh rate screen means it may not be as smooth for fast-paced games.
Screen Quality
7.9
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, and content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X likely provide sharp images and bright displays due to their high resolution and panel quality, making them suitable for everyday activities like browsing and video streaming. In engineering and design, color accuracy is essential, and both laptops might cover a wide color spectrum including DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, ensuring that the colors in detailed projects appear as intended. However, for gaming and 3D work, the lower refresh rate on these laptops means less fluid motion and slower screen updates, which can hinder the experience in fast-paced games or when rendering animations.
Portability
Fair
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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
7.0
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
$1,200
$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 16X costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with a high-performance CPU and plentiful RAM, is great for power users who need top-tier performance and don't mind a bit more weight and a shorter battery life. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while also providing a strong CPU and ample RAM for smooth multitasking, offers a lighter build and better battery efficiency, making it more suitable for those who prioritize portability and longer use without charging.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is engineered with a high-performance CPU and GPU tailored for demanding tasks, along with a display that offers high refresh rates, making it suitable for engineering and design tasks that require power and fast visuals.
Content Creation
8.0
7.7
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
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 Strix Scar 15 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
7.4
7.4
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 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 Strix Scar 15 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Vaidyanathan Subramaniam | May 2022
"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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Kok Kee | February 2023
"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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