The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is the better option for demanding tasks, such as 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, due to its high-performance GPU and CPU. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED. On the other hand, the Vivobook, with its OLED display, offers better screen colors and visuals, is lighter, and more suited for general use with good battery life. If budget is a concern, the Vivobook generally costs less while still providing ample performance for everyday tasks and multimedia use. The choice depends on whether you prioritize high-end performance and gaming capabilities over portability and visual quality for general daily use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15
Good for gaming and AI
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.5/10
6.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 is distinguished for gaming and 3D capabilities primarily due to its Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics card which caters to high performance in graphics-intensive tasks, paired with a screen refresh rate of 165Hz for smooth visuals.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.9/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
309.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers vibrant colors and sharp images due to its high-resolution OLED display, which generally outperforms the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 in displaying crisp text and bright visuals. When it comes to engineering and design work, both laptops provide wide color gamuts, making them suitable for color-sensitive tasks, although the OLED display of the Vivobook S may present richer colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15's higher refresh rate will provide smoother motion, but both laptops may not be the ideal choice for the most responsive gaming experience due to their lesser focus on refresh rates.
Battery
9.5 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has 9.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,637
$990
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 has a price of $1,637 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 offers superior CPU and RAM which results in better performance for demanding tasks and multitasking, along with high-quality screen and speakers, but it comes with a heftier price and less portability due to its gaming-oriented design. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED balances good performance with excellent screen quality and portability for everyday use, all while usually providing longer battery life and being more budget-friendly, though its smaller size might compromise a bit on the speaker and heat management aspects.
Engineering and Design
8.0/10
8.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 CPU and dedicated NVIDIA RTX 3070 GPU, excelling in engineering tasks requiring intense computation and graphics processing, paired with a high refresh rate IPS screen for smooth visual performance.
Content Creation
8.0/10
8.2/10
7.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
2560 x 1440
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS ROG Zephyrus G15 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 S 15 OLED 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 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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