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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3
7.2
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook 14 is superior in engineering and design applications due to its OLED screen with higher resolution, better screen colors, and a more powerful Intel i5 processor with Iris Xe graphics, which is more capable than the Vega 7 graphics in the ASUS Vivobook 15X. While the Vivobook 15X has decent performance, its lower screen quality and less robust AMD Ryzen 5 processor make it less suitable for demanding engineering tasks and detailed design work where screen clarity and GPU performance are crucial.
Screen Quality
6.2
8.3
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a balance suitable for everyday tasks and engineering due to its resolution and color accuracy, though it doesn't shine in any particular aspect, making it a versatile yet not specialized choice. The ASUS Zenbook 14, with its superior resolution and broader color coverage, provides a more vivid and precise visual experience, key for detailed design work and general multimedia consumption. However, both laptops have lower refresh rates, which means they're not ideal for gaming or 3D applications where smooth motion and quick screen updates are crucial for the best experience.
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 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X 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
$525
$300
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.1
7.2
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.0 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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is equipped with an AMD Ryzen processor and Vega graphics, 8GB of RAM, and 512GB of storage, which makes it suitable for general use, but its IPS screen, while being a sizable 15.6 inches, offers lower brightness and color coverage compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14. The Zenbook 14, although sporting a stronger Intel processor with Iris Xe graphics, an OLED screen with higher resolution and better color accuracy, also offers less storage at 256GB, and while more compact and lighter, making it more portable, both laptops could use improvement in their battery life for longer unplugged usage.
Gaming and AI
6.0
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
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 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both fair for gaming and 3D applications because neither offers a high-end dedicated GPU or a very high screen refresh rate, with the Vivobook 15X utilizing an integrated AMD GPU and having a standard 60hz screen refresh rate while the Zenbook 14 comes with Intel Iris Xe graphics and a better 90hz refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.1
7.3
5.6/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation.
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
6.9
7.2
5.6/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the ASUS Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 15X | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 8.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 75 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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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."
ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"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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