If you prioritize a larger screen and have a tighter budget, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is less expensive and features a 15.6-inch display, suitable for general use but with modest performance. On the other hand, if you're looking for enhanced performance for tasks like 3D rendering and machine learning, and you value portability, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, though more costly, offers a more powerful processor, a better graphics card, and a higher-quality OLED screen in a lighter and more compact 14-inch form factor with a slightly inferior battery life compared to the Vivobook 15. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
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
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X outshines the Vivobook 15 due to its more powerful CPU and larger RAM, which contributes to better performance in general usage. Moreover, the Zenbook 14X's higher resolution OLED screen provides superior visual quality and color accuracy, while still maintaining a greater level of portability with a smaller screen and lighter weight.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has an integrated Intel UHD Graphics chip, which is less capable for gaming and 3D applications compared to the discrete Nvidia MX550 GPU found in the ASUS Zenbook 14X; however, both laptops have standard screen refresh rates, which are not ideal for high-level gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X 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 has a decent display that provides enough clarity and brightness for typical tasks like web browsing and video streaming, which makes it suitable for general use. However, the ASUS Zenbook 14X offers sharper visuals and a wider color range, essential for professionals in engineering and design who require precise color representation and detail. Both laptops may not cater well to gaming and 3D applications due to their modest refresh rates, though their resolutions and panel types are adequate for less demanding visual tasks.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 14X and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$777
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $777.
"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."
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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