The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is designed for high-performance needs like gaming, 3D rendering, or heavy machine learning tasks; you pay more for its powerful hardware and graphics capabilities, which might not be necessary for everyday use. The ASUS Vivobook 14 is more budget-friendly, with adequate performance for general use such as web browsing, office work, and media consumption, but less suited for demanding software. The G15 generally sacrifices portability and battery life for its advanced specs, while the Vivobook is lighter and potentially has longer battery life, making it more suitable for on-the-go use. Consider what you'll mainly use the laptop for and if the high cost of the G15 aligns with needs beyond general computing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.9/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is better suited for general use thanks to its higher-end CPU, more RAM, superior screen quality with a higher resolution and refresh rate that enhance visual experience, and a larger battery that offers longer usage time; however, it is less portable due to its greater weight. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is more portable due to its lighter weight, has decent battery life, and adequate performance for day-to-day tasks, but falls short in comparison with a lower-tier CPU, less RAM, and a less impressive display, which may affect multitasking and media consumption.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is better equipped for gaming and 3D applications due to its superior Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, whereas the ASUS Vivobook 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, offers less graphical performance and a less fluid visual experience.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 excels in engineering and design due to its powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU, 16GB of RAM, and high-end Nvidia RTX GPU, coupled with a high-resolution screen that ensures sharp and vivid visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 14, with its modest Intel i5 CPU and integrated graphics, provides less power and lower screen resolution, making it a less optimal choice for demanding tasks despite its lighter weight and good portability.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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 Zephyrus G15 has a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness, which enhances the viewing experience for general use and provides the color accuracy needed for engineering and design tasks. However, its lower refresh rate compared to specialized gaming laptops means it's less smooth for fast-paced 3D games where a high refresh rate is crucial. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers adequate resolution and color representation for daily tasks and casual design work, but it doesn't excel in any particular aspect, making it less ideal for demanding design applications and gaming.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$421
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the ASUS Vivobook 14 costs $421.
"As long as you're aware of the fact that the GeForce RTX 3080 laptop version can only unfold its potential to a limited extent due to Asus's low TDP setting and that it can be slower than a fast RTX 3070 laptop, the ROG Zephyrus G15 GA503Q cuts a fine figure. One of the biggest highlights turns out to be the WQHD panel, since it attracts customers with 165 Hz, relatively fast response times, FreeSync, and good color-space coverage. Other selling points are the surprisingly rich sound, the long battery life, and the sleek design. In terms of looks, the white edition stands out nicely from the competition."
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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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