The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers superior performance, particularly for 3D rendering, machine learning, and engineering tasks, with its higher-end GPU and CPU; it also has a larger storage capacity and a higher refresh rate display for smoother visuals, which is ideal for intensive gaming. However, it is more expensive, a bit less portable, and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16X. The Vivobook 16X is more cost-effective and offers decent performance for general use and engineering, but it might not handle high-end gaming or intensive 3D tasks as well as the Zephyrus. The Vivobook also has a larger screen size but at a lower resolution. Both laptops have a backlit keyboard and a similar port selection, but the Zephyrus has a slight edge in portability and battery life. If budget is a concern and you're mainly focused on productivity or less demanding gaming, the Vivobook could be a good choice, otherwise, the Zephyrus G15 is the better performer for more demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.9/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
When considering general use, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15's superior resolution and brightness make for a crisp and vivid display, ensuring clarity and comfort during everyday activities. For engineering and design, the G15's wider color gamuts offer more accurate color representation, which is essential for precision work in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D tasks, the G15's lower refresh rate doesn't provide as smooth an experience as models with higher rates, making it less ideal for fast-paced visuals despite its good resolution and panel quality.
Battery
9.5 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,200.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for gaming and AI.
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
8.0/10
8.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 stands out for its high-end AMD processor and RTX 3070 graphics card, delivering strong performance for engineering software and excellent screen quality for design work, though it's heavier and louder when running intensive tasks.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2560 x 1440
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 Zephyrus G15 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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