If you are looking for a budget-friendly option with basic performance for general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15 will suffice, but it comes with less storage, RAM, and a standard IPS display. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while more expensive, offers higher performance suitable for more demanding tasks like engineering and design, boasts a larger and faster storage, more memory, and a high-resolution OLED display with better color accuracy, contrast, and refresh rate, which is ideal for creative and entertainment purposes. Both laptops have similar battery life and weight, but the Vivobook S 15 OLED also has an improved keyboard and webcam, making it a better choice for productivity and video calls. 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 OLED.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better for general use due to its more powerful CPU, larger storage, and higher RAM, which can handle tasks more efficiently, while its OLED screen offers superior image quality with better contrast and color accuracy .
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a higher refresh rate, which makes for smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15 which has a standard rate that is sufficient for casual use but less ideal for fast-paced games and detailed 3D work. Additionally, the Vivobook S 15's screen offers superior color range and contrast, benefiting from an OLED panel, whereas the Vivobook 15's IPS panel provides good color accuracy and viewing angles but doesn't match the depth and vibrancy of an OLED.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is marked as "fair" for engineering and design mainly because of its basic Intel i3 processor, standard UHD graphics, and a more basic screen with lower resolution and color coverage, making it suitable for less demanding tasks.
Content Creation
6.4/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very 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
6.5/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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
6.3/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15's standard display offers satisfactory clarity and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing but lacks the wide color gamut that engineers and designers need for precise color work. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its high-resolution OLED panel, provides vibrant colors and deep contrasts, making it ideal for professionals who require accuracy for design-related applications. However, both models fall short for Gaming and 3D applications due to their standard refresh rates, which cannot deliver the smooth visuals needed for high-speed gaming or intensive 3D rendering.
Cost
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$990
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The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
"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."
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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