The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is more expensive and offers high performance with a better processor, more storage, and a superior graphics card, making it well-suited to intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. It is also heavier and less portable compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which is lighter and more affordable but has lower performance, making it suitable for general use. Both have IPS displays, but the M16 has a higher resolution and refresh rate, enhancing your visual experience, especially for fast-paced games or detailed engineering work. The M16 has a shorter battery life due to its powerful components, while the Vivobook 15X offers longer battery life for everyday activities. Choose the M16 for demanding tasks and the Vivobook 15X for casual use and better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Excellent overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.1/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 outshines the Vivobook 15X for general use due to its more powerful CPU, doubled RAM, and higher quality display, which supports better multitasking and visuals. While Vivobook 15X offers more portability with its lighter weight and compact size, the Zephyrus M16 compensates with its stronger build quality and significantly longer battery life, which can be more important for performance-driven tasks.
Gaming and AI
8.5/10
6.0/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.2/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 excels in gaming and 3D tasks because it is equipped with a powerful Nvidia RTX 4070 GPU and a high 240Hz screen refresh rate, which are essential for smooth and immersive gameplay. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X has a much less powerful integrated AMD Vega 7 GPU and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, making it sufficient for less demanding games and 3D applications, but not optimal for intense gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
8.8/10
6.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
8.9/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
7.7/10
6.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
9.0/10
6.2/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts a high-resolution display with exceptional brightness and a panel that delivers vivid colors, making it ideal for general use and visually intensive tasks like engineering and design work due to its broad color gamut coverage. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate might not provide as smooth an experience as gaming-dedicated screens. Meanwhile, the ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a fair resolution and brightness for routine tasks and some design work, despite having less color space coverage, but like the Zephyrus, its screen's refresh rate may fall short for high-end gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
4.5 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.8in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
8.5/10
7.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$525
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
$3,500
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a price of $2,059 and the ASUS Vivobook 15X costs $525.
"The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is not yet as optimised as its predecessor. Compared to the previous gen, performance and efficiency have improved significantly. What's more, the wonderful, Mini-LED Nebula display is a contender for the main highlight and almost manages to put the CPU and GPU in the shade. We already found its predecessor to be a well-rounded and well-optimised gaming machine. Generally, but not unequivocally, that also applies to the new Asus M16. Similar to most of the current, new laptops, we are dealing with a double generational leap in terms of the CPU and GPU. However, this change doesn't always run smoothly."
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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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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