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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is somewhat less expensive and is a good choice if you want a lighter laptop with decent performance for general use; its AMD Ryzen processor and integrated graphics handle routine tasks well. However, if you need more power for intensive tasks like engineering software, 3D modeling, or gaming, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is more suitable with its Intel i7 processor and Nvidia graphics, though it will cost more. It also has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, which could improve your viewing and gaming experience, and more memory, which helps with multitasking. Both have similar storage, but the 16X's larger battery offers longer unplugged use, which could be a tradeoff against its heavier weight. Choose the 15X for portability and cost savings, or the 16X for better performance and display. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Good for software development
- Good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
7.6
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a mid-range CPU and a standard amount of RAM, which might make it slower for multitasking and advanced applications, whereas the Vivobook 16X comes with a high-end CPU and double the RAM, increasing its prowess for more demanding tasks and offering smoother performance for general use. Additionally, the Vivobook 16X features a larger, more vibrant screen and better battery life, making it more suitable for extended general use, although its increased size and weight can affect portability negatively compared to the smaller 15X.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.7
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a mid-range integrated GPU and standard 60Hz screen refresh rate which limits its ability in running graphics-intensive games and 3D applications smoothly, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a high-end dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a faster 120Hz screen refresh rate, enhancing its capabilities for gaming and 3D tasks, albeit at a greater weight and likely higher cost.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a mid-tier AMD CPU, integrated GPU, and a standard amount of RAM, all contributing to its fair performance in engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a higher-end Intel CPU, dedicated Nvidia GPU, and double the RAM, making it very suitable for more demanding engineering and design work.
Content Creation
7.1
7.7
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
6.2
7.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's screen may not provide the clarity and vibrancy needed for the precision of engineering tasks or the immersive experience desired in gaming, due to its fair resolution and brightness which are crucial for general use but not adequate for specialized tasks that require higher standards. The ASUS Vivobook 16X, while better in terms of color reproduction and suitable for the detailed work in engineering and design thanks to its good coverage of professional color gamuts, still falls short for gaming and 3D uses, primarily because it lacks a high refresh rate which is essential for smooth motion rendering. Both models, with poor refresh rates, are less than ideal for gaming and 3D work where fluid visuals are important, and the Vivobook 16X, despite its decent color gamut, might not deliver the optimal gaming experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 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.
Cost
$525
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the ASUS Vivobook 16X costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Software Development
6.9
7.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16X to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the ASUS Vivobook 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15X | ASUS Vivobook 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.25 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.12" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.81" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 70 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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The Verge
Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
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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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