The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a budget-friendly option that is less expensive but may not offer the higher resolution and premium features of the Zenbook. If you need a laptop that's lighter and more compact for portability with a better display for tasks like photo editing or watching movies, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is the better choice, although it is more expensive. Keep in mind that the Vivobook may have a shorter battery life, which could be a drawback if you need to use it unplugged for extended periods. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
General Use
6.9/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is fair for general use largely because it has a lesser CPU performance, lower screen resolution, and standard IPS display which affects image quality and color accuracy compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED. The Zenbook, on the other hand, is considered good for general use due to a more powerful CPU, superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color space coverage, and better battery capacity, keyboard, and speaker quality, despite being slightly heavier and having a bit lesser battery life.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 for engineering and design due to its superior CPU, larger and faster storage, higher quality OLED screen with better resolution and color accuracy, and it's more equipped with features like touchscreen and USB-C charging. However, the Vivobook has its advantages, such as being slightly more portable due to its reduced weight and size, and it might be preferred for tasks where extensive screen usage and CPU performance are less critical.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
8.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 14's screen may not be as sharp or bright, affecting the clarity and visibility of content, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a vivid and crisp display with greater detail and brightness for daily tasks. In engineering and design, screen color accuracy is crucial; the Zenbook 14X OLED stands out with superior color coverage essential for professional color work, unlike the Vivobook 14 which provides adequate but less accurate colors. However, for gaming and 3D applications, despite their high-resolution displays, both laptops may fall short as neither offers the high refresh rates preferred for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual content.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$575
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $575.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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 14X OLED compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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