The ASUS Vivobook 15 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
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers modest performance for general use with an Intel i3 processor and standard RAM, alongside a basic screen, while its larger size and shorter battery life reduce its portability. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14's higher-tier Intel i5 processor and superior RAM contribute to better performance, with an OLED screen enhancing visual quality, plus its lighter weight and longer battery life enhance portability, justifying a higher price point.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
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 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics, along with less impressive IPS screen technology and resolution, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14, which boasts a higher-tier CPU, more robust Iris Xe graphics, and a more color-accurate, higher-resolution OLED display, which are conducive to more intensive workloads and detailed visual work.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.3/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
6.5/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
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
The ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.3/10
15.6in
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 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15's screen may not offer the clarity and vibrancy needed for high-end gaming or detailed 3D work due to its limitations in refresh rate and overall resolution, while it remains adequate for everyday tasks and casual use. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14 provides a higher resolution and better color accuracy, making it suitable for professionals in engineering and design where these aspects are crucial for precision work, though its lower refresh rate still isn't ideal for gaming and 3D applications. Both laptops, however, fall short for serious gaming and 3D modeling purposes, where screens with high refresh rates and advanced color gamuts are essential to keep up with rapid movement and render accurate, vibrant images.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15 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
$530
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is fair for gaming and 3D primarily due to its Intel UHD Graphics, a low refresh rate display, and adequate CPU, making it suitable for basic tasks but not intense gaming or 3D applications. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a more capable Intel Iris Xe graphics, a higher refresh rate OLED screen which provides smoother visuals and superior screen quality, along with a stronger CPU, making it a better, yet still fair, option for gaming and more complex 3D work within its category.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
"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."
"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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