For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks, the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is a solid choice with its powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti GPU and Intel i9 processor, though it comes with a higher price tag and weighs more. Its screen is well-suited for fast-paced gaming with a high refresh rate, but it doesn't offer the color accuracy needed for professional photo editing. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is more budget-friendly, lighter, and offers an exceptional OLED display with vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it ideal for general use and entertainment. Its Intel Arc GPU and Intel Core Ultra processor are more suited for everyday tasks rather than intensive gaming or engineering work. The Vivobook also boasts longer battery life, enhancing its portability. Consider the ROG Strix Scar 15 for its superior performance in demanding tasks and gaming, but if you prioritize a stunning display, lightweight design, and all-day battery life for general use, the Vivobook S 15 OLED is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
8.3/10
6.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
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
8.0/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
8.5/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design, though the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.8/10
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.
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 Strix Scar 15 has 5.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
Fair
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
5.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$2,000
$1,249
$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 $1,249.
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both good for general use.
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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.0/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 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
7.4/10
7.8/10
9.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
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.
Build Quality
7.8/10
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS ROG Strix Scar 15 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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