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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is a budget-friendly option that offers modest storage and performance suitable for everyday tasks, with an Intel i3 processor and basic integrated graphics. It's lighter but has less impressive battery life. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is priced higher but comes with considerably more storage, a powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, better graphics capabilities, and a larger battery, making it a much better choice for more demanding tasks like engineering or 3D rendering. Both have similar screen sizes and quality, but the S 15's additional cost reflects its enhanced performance and longer-lasting battery. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 15.
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
6.5
7.7
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
267.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has an Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and a smaller storage capacity which makes it adequate for general use but may not handle multitasking as efficiently, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is equipped with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM, and significantly larger storage, enhancing its performance for more demanding applications and multitasking. Despite both having comparable screen quality and portability, the Vivobook S 15 also has a longer battery life, which is especially useful for users who need to work on the go without frequent recharging.
Engineering and Design
6.1
7.1
5.8/10
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 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, with an Intel i3 processor, 8GB RAM, and integrated graphics, is rated as fair due to its lower-end hardware which may challenge performance under engineering workload, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor with 16GB RAM and stronger integrated graphics, making it better suited for demanding tasks. Both offer similar screen quality and portability, yet the superior CPU, RAM, and GPU of the Vivobook S 15 make it a more capable choice for engineering and design purposes.
Content Creation
6.4
7.6
5.8/10
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 15 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
6.5
7.4
5.8/10
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 15 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
6.3
15.6in
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 15 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15 and S 15 laptops provide a satisfactory visual experience, but their screens might not be as vivid or as sharp due to limitations in resolution and brightness, which are crucial for clarity and comfort in everyday tasks. In engineering and design tasks that require precise color representation, both of these laptops may fall short since their coverage of professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB is likely limited, constraining the accuracy of on-screen color work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the refresh rate of these laptops may not be high enough to offer a seamless experience, and while they have serviceable resolution and panel types, this could detract from the overall immersion and fluidity that these activities benefit from.
Battery
6.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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.
Cost
$530
$908
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 costs $908.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.3
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities with a stronger AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated Vega 8 GPU, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15 which has an Intel i3 CPU and UHD Graphics, yet both have the same screen refresh rate and similar screen quality, holding them at fair performance.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15 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 15 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15 | ASUS Vivobook S 15 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$530 | $908 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.97 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.17" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.17" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 267 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"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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