The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a more budget-friendly option with decent performance for general use, but it has less storage and memory compared to the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which has a higher resolution touchscreen and superior performance, particularly advantageous for demanding software and multitasking, thanks to its more powerful processor and double the RAM. If high performance and premium features like a better display are important and you're okay with a higher price, the Zenbook Flip S13 is the better choice. However, if you want to save money and need a device capable of handling everyday tasks without the premium features, the Vivobook 14 would suffice. The Zenbook is also more portable with longer battery life, but the Vivobook offers an adequate balance between cost and functionality. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
7.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers fair performance for engineering and design due to its adequate CPU and RAM, but its screen quality and graphics may limit the level of detail in design work. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is better suited for such tasks with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, superior screen resolution, and better color accuracy, which are vital for precise engineering and graphic tasks; however, it is also more expensive and has a smaller screen size, which affects multitasking and viewing comfort.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.9/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Zenbook Flip S13 offers superior screen resolution and brightness, making text, images, and videos look sharp and vivid, which might not be as clear on the Vivobook 14. The Zenbook's higher color gamut coverage ensures that engineering and design professionals see accurate colors, critical for their work, a capability where the Vivobook may fall short. However, neither the Zenbook Flip S13 nor the Vivobook 14 meets the high refresh rate demands of 3D applications and gaming, which can limit the smoothness and responsiveness experienced in those scenarios.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,400
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are only fair for gaming and 3D tasks because they are equipped with integrated Iris Xe graphics, which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs and offer basic performance suitable for light gaming and simpler 3D work; additionally, both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is not ideal for high-refresh-rate gaming that more competitive or immersive experiences may require.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 compare to other laptops
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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