The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers a budget-friendly option with a solid balance of features. It's lighter and thus more portable, making it suitable for everyday tasks and light productivity. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which is more expensive, provides a larger screen, more storage, more memory, and a more powerful processor which handles intensive tasks like engineering and graphic design better. It also offers a better battery capacity but is heavier, which can be a downside if portability is a priority. So, if high performance and screen size are vital, invest in the Vivobook S 15; else, the Vivobook 14's value is compelling for general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a smaller screen, less powerful CPU and GPU, less RAM, and smaller battery capacity compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which results in a lower performance for general use but offers better portability due to its smaller size and lighter weight. The Vivobook S 15's larger screen and higher RAM enhance multitasking and general use, although it is less portable due to being larger and heavier, and it has better battery life, making it more suitable for extended use away from power outlets.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.1/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is considered fair for engineering and design due to its moderate CPU (Intel i5-1235U), lower RAM (8GB), and integrated graphics (Intel Iris Xe) which may struggle with demanding tasks, whereas the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is regarded as good owing to its more powerful CPU (AMD Ryzen 7 5800H), double the RAM (16GB), and stronger integrated graphics (AMD Vega 8), providing a more robust performance for such applications. While both have similar screen quality with IPS panels and 1920x1080 resolution, S 15's larger storage capacity and battery highlights a tradeoff between better performance and slightly decreased portability due to its larger size and weight compared to the Vivobook 14.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.8/10
7.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 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
6.3/10
6.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook 14 and S 15 both have screens that provide decent clarity and visibility under most conditions but might not be as sharp or bright as higher-end models, affecting the overall experience. In engineering and design, while these laptops offer adequate color representation, professionals requiring precision for color-sensitive work may find them lacking due to less coverage of professional color gamuts. When it comes to 3D and gaming, both Vivobooks may not deliver the smooth motion and crisp detail sought after by enthusiasts and pros due to the lower refresh rate and less than optimal resolution and panel quality.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
$908
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is fair for gaming and 3D as it has integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, but its lower-grade CPU and less vibrant screen mean it might not handle intensive tasks as smoothly as the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which has more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 Vega 8 graphics and a similar 60Hz screen refresh rate, but provides better CPU performance and screen quality for a potentially more seamless gaming and 3D experience.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 Vivobook 14 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
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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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