The ASUS Zenbook 14 provides a higher quality OLED screen with better resolution and color range, making it ideal for tasks that benefit from superior visual clarity, such as photo editing or media consumption. It also boasts a longer battery life, which is advantageous if you're frequently on the move and away from power sources. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is a more pocket-friendly option and still offers reliable performance for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and light content creation. Therefore, if visuals and battery are less of a concern and budget is a major consideration, the Vivobook 14 is a sensible choice. However, if you value a premium display and longer battery life, and are willing to invest more, the Zenbook 14 is the superior option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 outperforms the Vivobook 14 in engineering and design use due to its superior processing power with a more advanced CPU, better integrated graphics, and a higher-resolution OLED screen that offers greater color accuracy and contrast. While both share the same amount of RAM and similar GPU, the Zenbook's superior screen quality and processing capabilities make it more suitable for demanding engineering tasks, although the Vivobook 14 may be more appealing for its portability and lower operating noise.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 likely has a decent display with adequate resolution and brightness making it suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but it might lack the wide color gamut needed for precise engineering and design work, and its refresh rate isn't high enough to satisfy the smooth visuals demanded by gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS Zenbook 14, on the other hand, probably offers a high-quality display with better resolution and enhanced color accuracy that benefits professional engineering and design applications, but like the Vivobook, it falls short for gaming and 3D because of a lower refresh rate. In both cases, the poor gaming and 3D performance is due to the fact that while their screens may be clear and vibrant, without a fast refresh rate, they can't provide the fluid motion graphics gamers and 3D designers need.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is fair for general use primarily because it has sufficient CPU power and RAM for everyday tasks, but the screen quality, while adequate, is not exceptional, and limited battery life may restrict mobility. The ASUS Zenbook 14 also offers fair performance for general use, with a comparable CPU and RAM setup, but its superior OLED screen provides a more vivid display at the expense of a slightly higher price and battery consumption, although it does offer a better overall battery life than the Vivobook. Both laptops score well in terms of portability, with compact and lightweight designs.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 have similar integrated graphics, suitable for light gaming and 3D work, but not for high-end gaming or professional 3D tasks. While the Zenbook 14 boasts a higher screen refresh rate and superior screen quality, which can make games look smoother, neither is equipped with a dedicated GPU, which is very important for demanding gaming or 3D applications.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be 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
7.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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