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Updated June 22, 2024·
For a balance of performance and portability with a focus on gaming and engineering tasks, the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is a solid choice with its powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor and RX 7600S graphics, offering better performance in these areas compared to the Vivobook. However, it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, which might not be ideal if you need to work on the go for extended periods. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is more suitable for general use and multimedia with its vibrant OLED display, higher resolution, and better color accuracy, making it excellent for content consumption and creative work. It's also lighter and slimmer, enhancing its portability. The Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Arc 8-Cores graphics are adequate for light gaming and everyday tasks but fall short for more demanding applications compared to the TUF Gaming A16. Consider the TUF for its superior performance in intensive tasks and gaming, but if you prioritize a stunning display, longer battery life, and better portability for general use, the Vivobook S 16 OLED is the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS TUF Gaming A16
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Very good speakers
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.4
6.7
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
6.7/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED 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.
Screen Quality
7.5
8.6
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
165Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
294.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
12.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has 12 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has 9 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
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.3 lbs
0.9in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has very good portability, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$894
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS TUF Gaming A16 has a price of $894 and the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.7
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
294.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
12.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
Engineering and Design
7.7
7.9
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
7.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 are both good for engineering and design.
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
7.6
8.0
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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
7.3
7.8
7.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 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.
Build Quality
7.2
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS TUF Gaming A16 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS TUF Gaming A16 and the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS TUF Gaming A16 | ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$894 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.97'' | 13.9'' x 9.7'' x 0.63'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.85 lbs | 3.31 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 13.98" | 13.92" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.92" | 9.72" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 12 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 90 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 165Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 294 nits | 600 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | Yes | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Dominic Bayley | May 2023
"The A16 makes an excellent case against more expensive laptops like the Asus ROG Zephyrus Duo 16 and the MSI Katana GF76, especially if you’re into 1080p gaming. However, although its affordable, it doesn’t skimp on performance or a robust chassis. But for me, the biggest factor that sets it apart from these options is its incredible battery life. In my time reviewing laptops, I can’t remember when I last saw a gaming laptop lasted 11 and a half hours on a single charge, which makes the A16, in my book, truly outstanding."
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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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