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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize gaming and intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering software, the Asus ROG Strix Scar 15, with its stronger graphics unit and high refresh screen, is the superior choice. However, it is heavier and less portable than the Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED, which offers a lighter build and better screen for general use with higher resolution and color accuracy. The Vivobook also has a longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use and extended periods away from a power outlet. Additionally, the Vivobook is more wallet-friendly than the ROG Strix Scar 15, which carries a higher price tag. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3
6.7
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 stands out for gaming and 3D applications due to its high-performance Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti graphics card and a screen refresh rate of up to 300 Hz, enhancing the smoothness and responsiveness crucial for gaming. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while still a competent choice for gaming and 3D with its Intel Iris Xe graphics, is better suited for tasks where screen quality is paramount, such as media consumption or creative work, thanks to its OLED display that promises higher contrast and color accuracy but has a lower refresh rate of 120 Hz .
Screen Quality
7.9
8.9
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
283.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 for general use, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15, with its high resolution and brightness, offers a vivid and crisp display that's great for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work but its lower refresh rate may not deliver the smoothest experience in fast-paced 3D gaming. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel that provides exceptional color accuracy and contrast, making it ideal for both general use and professional design applications, yet like the ROG Strix, it lacks a high refresh rate crucial for gaming. Despite their impressive displays for productivity and creative work, neither laptop is optimized for gaming, where screen responsiveness is key.
Battery
5.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
7.2
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
$990
$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 S 15 OLED costs $990.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.8
7.9
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
283.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
5.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
6.9/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 focuses on high-end gaming features with an excellent CPU and a powerful dedicated GPU, which also makes it great for demanding tasks, but it is heavier and has less battery life than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, which also offers a high-quality CPU for general use, superb screen resolution and colors with its OLED panel, and greater portability due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.5
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is favored for engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i9 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU, and good screen quality suitable for detailed work, but its heavier build and louder operating noise may be less appealing for users needing higher portability and quieter performance. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its latest-gen Intel i9 processor and superior OLED display with higher resolution and color accuracy, offers a balance between performance and portability, though it lacks a dedicated GPU which may limit its capability for more graphics-intensive engineering applications.
Content Creation
8.0
8.2
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 are both very good for content creation.
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
7.9
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Strix Scar 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.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$2,000 | $990 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2022 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 13.9'' x 10.2'' x 0.98'' | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 5.07 lbs | 3.75 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.94" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 10.2" | 9.03" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-12900H | Intel i9-13900H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5.5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1620 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 300Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 283 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.8/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 6.9/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8.5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | No Webcam | 1080p | |
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."
ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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