Choose the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 for high-end gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks due to its more powerful processor, higher quality GPU, and better overall performance. However, this option is less portable and has a lower battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17. If you prioritize battery life, portability, and are looking for a laptop for general use like browsing and office applications without the need for intense graphics or processing power, the ASUS Vivobook 17 may be the better option for you, not to mention it's more budget-friendly. 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 17
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.0/10
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
627.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
4.5 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
7.3/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.2/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is better for general use as it offers a more powerful CPU and more RAM, which equates to faster performance and better multitasking; additionally, its higher screen quality and larger battery enhance user experience but with some tradeoffs in portability and weight compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17, which offers lower performance with a less powerful CPU and less RAM, making it only fair for general use, but it is more portable due to its lighter weight and usually has a longer battery life. However, the Vivobook may struggle with more demanding tasks and will have limitations on multitasking due to its hardware constraints.
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
9.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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
8.8/10
6.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 17 is only fair.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is excellent for engineering and design because it has a powerful Intel i9 processor, substantial 16GB RAM, advanced Nvidia RTX GPU, and a high-quality screen which supports a wide color gamut and high brightness for detailed visuals. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 17 offers fair performance for engineering and design tasks with its less powerful Intel i3 processor, limited 8GB RAM, basic integrated graphics, and a screen with lower color coverage and brightness, though it compensates somewhat with its larger screen size and lighter weight for better portability.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.2/10
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 17 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
6.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.0/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
17.3in
2560 x 1600
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
240Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
627.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
263.0 nits
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 boasts high resolution and brightness, with advanced panel technology that excels for general use and engineering, offering vivid colors and sharp detail critical for these tasks. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate is less optimal, not matching the fluidity preferred for motion rendering in these activities. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17 provides an adequate middle ground for general and engineering tasks with respectable resolution and color reproduction, but it falls short for gaming and 3D work, due to its poorer refresh rate and less advanced panel specifications.
Battery
4.5 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has 4.5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.5/10
The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$2,059
$428
$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 17 costs $428.
"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."
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
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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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