The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is a high-performance laptop with a strong processor, excellent graphics capabilities, and a large battery, making it suitable for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. However, it is heavier and typically more expensive. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry around, but it comes with a basic processor and integrated graphics, which are fine for general use but not for intensive tasks. Both have similar screen sizes, but the Zephyrus G15 has a higher resolution and refresh rate, contributing to a better display for gaming and video editing. 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 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15.
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
6.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a much more powerful CPU and GPU, a higher resolution and more color-accurate screen, and significantly longer battery life, making it very good for general use and even demanding tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15 has a more basic CPU and integrated graphics, a lower resolution screen, and a shorter battery life, which makes it fair for general use and suitable for less demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
5.9/10
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 15 is poor.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has an Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU which is far superior to the integrated Intel UHD Graphics in the Vivobook. Additionally, the Zephyrus G15 has a higher screen refresh rate enhancing gaming and 3D experience, whereas the Vivobook's refresh rate is standard for non-gaming tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
6.1/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15 is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
6.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15 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
6.5/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
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 15 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
15.6in
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers a high-resolution display with superb color accuracy and brightness, making it suitable for general use and professional engineering and design tasks that demand precise color representation and clarity. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate hampers the gaming experience by not delivering as smooth motion as a gaming-optimized screen. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook 15, with moderate resolution and acceptable color accuracy, provides an adequate visual experience for everyday tasks and entry-level design work, but lacks in both vibrancy for professional design and the high refresh rate desired for immersive gaming or 3D work.
Battery
9.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$529
$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 15 costs $529.
"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."
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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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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