The ASUS Vivobook 15 is a budget-friendly option that offers larger screen size, but with standard performance, sufficient for everyday tasks like web browsing, office applications, and media consumption. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs more and has a smaller screen, but comes with a superior OLED display, better performance thanks to a more powerful processor, and additional features like touch screen and higher screen refresh rate, making it more suited for intensive tasks such as video editing, graphic design and light gaming. The Vivobook is slightly heavier and thicker than the Zenbook, impacting portability. Both laptops have comparable battery life for typical usage. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
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
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 offers adequate performance for general use with its Intel i3 CPU and standard screen, but it's heavier and has a lower screen quality compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, which boasts a more powerful Intel i5 CPU and a superior OLED display that enhances viewing experiences, both adding to its suitability for more demanding general use tasks despite sharing the same amount of RAM and similar battery life with the Vivobook.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15, while offering a decent GPU for gaming and 3D tasks, may not deliver the smoothest experience due to a standard screen refresh rate, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED provides a superior screen with higher refresh rate and quality, enhancing visuals for gaming and 3D applications, but both machines are constrained by their mid-range GPUs and CPUs, which do not match the top-tier performance of specialized gaming laptops.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is better suited for engineering and design due to its superior processor, higher RAM capacity, and OLED screen with better color coverage and resolution, which are crucial for detailed design work. Meanwhile, the ASUS Vivobook 15, with its less powerful CPU and lower-quality IPS screen, offers less processing power and screen fidelity, making it fair for such tasks but not as optimal as the Zenbook 14X OLED with its more advanced features.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 14X 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
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 has an adequate display for everyday tasks and engineering applications due to its resolution and brightness, but it lacks the color accuracy crucial for professional design work. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED offers a superior visual experience for general computing and creative professions with its high-resolution OLED panel, providing vivid colors and deeper blacks. However, neither laptop is optimal for gaming and 3D applications because they do not have high refresh rate screens, which are essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced environments.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$575
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $575.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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."
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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