The ASUS Vivobook 15 is a budget-friendly option with lesser storage and performance capabilities, suitable for basic tasks and general use. It's lighter and has a decent battery life, but its lower-end processor and integrated graphics won't handle intensive engineering tasks or gaming well. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with a higher price, offers significantly more storage, a more powerful processor, dedicated graphics suitable for 3D work and machine learning, and an OLED touchscreen display. It also has better battery life and is designed for more demanding tasks, albeit being slightly heavier which impacts its portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is equipped with a more modest CPU and graphics, less RAM, and a lower-quality IPS screen, which may affect its performance for demanding tasks and visual experience, but it is lighter and has fair portability. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a more powerful CPU and dedicated graphics, double the RAM, and a higher-quality OLED touchscreen, enhancing performance and screen quality at the expense of being slightly heavier and having a slightly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has an integrated GPU and a standard screen refresh rate which suits casual gaming and basic 3D applications; on the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 includes a more powerful dedicated Nvidia GPU suitable for more demanding gaming and 3D tasks, although both laptops have the same screen refresh rate.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is equipped with less RAM, a lower tier Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, making it less suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks, whereas the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 features a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, double the RAM, and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU which significantly enhances performance for these applications. Additionally, the Zenbook's OLED screen offers superior color reproduction and brightness compared to the Vivobook's IPS display, which is advantageous for design work.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.7/10
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
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
6.5/10
7.5/10
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
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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
6.3/10
7.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15's higher resolution and brighter display offer a clearer and more vibrant viewing experience, making it superior to the ASUS Vivobook 15. When it comes to engineering and design, the Zenbook Pro 15's wider color gamuts ensure accurate color representation which is critical for professional work, giving it a distinct edge over the Vivobook 15. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates which are not ideal for 3D work or gaming, where smoother motion and faster screen updates are crucial for optimal performance.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$1,109
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
"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 Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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