Choosing between the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 involves considering your needs and preferences. The ROG Zephyrus G15 offers higher performance for intensive tasks such as gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning due to its more powerful processor and graphics card. It has more storage and memory, making it well-suited for heavy multitasking and demanding applications, but it comes at a higher price and is slightly heavier, affecting portability. On the other hand, the Vivobook Pro 14 is more affordable, lighter, and has a higher portability score, making it ideal for general use and easy transportation. It features an OLED screen that excels in color reproduction and contrast for multimedia consumption but has lesser storage capacity and computing power, potentially limiting its effectiveness for complex engineering tasks or intense gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
309.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
9.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15, with a powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality IPS screen, excels in general use due to its performance and vibrant display but is heavier and has a larger form factor, impacting portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers an advanced OLED screen with better color accuracy and is lighter for easier carrying, yet its less robust Intel i5 CPU and lower amount of RAM may slow down more demanding tasks.
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 in gaming and 3D because it has a stronger GPU, the Nvidia RTX 3070, compared to the Vivobook's Intel Iris Xe, and its higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz provides a smoother visual experience than the Vivobook's 90Hz.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
7.0/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 stands out for engineering and design tasks with its higher-end CPU and GPU, larger RAM capacity, and a higher-resolution screen suited for detailed work, which altogether justify its higher price and slightly larger form factor.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Screen Quality
7.9/10
8.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for gaming and AI, software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
When considering general use, both the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offer high-resolution displays with bright, clear panels, making them excellent choices for everyday tasks and media consumption. For engineering and design, these laptops stand out with their wide color gamuts, providing accurate hues essential for precise work in fields such as graphic design and video editing. However, for gaming and 3D applications, their lower refresh rates can be a drawback, as they may not provide as smooth motion or as responsive an experience as other laptops designed specifically for these purposes, which typically have higher refresh rates.
Battery
9.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 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 Pro 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
7.4/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 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
$548
$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 Pro 14 costs $548.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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 Zephyrus G15 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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."
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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