The ASUS VivoBook 15X is more affordable, lighter, and offers satisfactory performance for everyday use, but it doesn't have as long-lasting a battery or a touchscreen like the ZenBook Pro 15. The ZenBook Pro 15, on the other hand, provides superior performance for demanding engineering tasks and 3D/machine learning applications due to its more powerful processor and dedicated graphics card. It also features an OLED display with better color coverage, making it ideal for tasks requiring color accuracy, and boasts a longer battery life, but it's heavier and costs more. If portability and cost are your main concerns, the VivoBook 15X is the practical choice, while if you need a high-performance machine for intensive tasks and prefer a premium display, the ZenBook Pro 15 is worth the extra investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Excellent battery life
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
8.0 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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a lower-end CPU, less RAM, and an IPS screen which offers decent color accuracy and viewing angles but lacks the vibrancy of an OLED display found in the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, which also has a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, essential for smoother multitasking and general performance. Despite both being similarly portable, the Zenbook Pro 15 edges ahead with a significantly better battery life, better speaker and keyboard quality, making it more suitable for prolonged use and a more comfortable typing experience.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with integrated Vega graphics, and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 Ti, are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their moderate graphics capabilities, as higher-end GPUs offer better performance in these areas. Both laptops have a screen refresh rate of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but may not be sufficient for high-frame-rate gaming that more competitive or visually rich 3D games could benefit from.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
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 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is less suited for engineering and design than the Zenbook Pro 15 as it has less RAM, a less powerful CPU, and relies on integrated graphics, compromising performance in demanding applications. In contrast, the Zenbook Pro 15 offers higher RAM, a more robust CPU, and a dedicated GPU, along with an OLED screen, enhancing its ability to handle intense tasks and providing superior visual clarity.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.7/10
5.6/10
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 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
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 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
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 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X may offer acceptable screen clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and applications such as browsing and productivity software, but it lacks the vibrant color range needed for precision work in engineering and design. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15, with a higher resolution and brightness, ensures crisp and accurate visuals for detailed projects, benefiting from a wider color gamut that appeals to professional designers and engineers who require true-to-life colors. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to limited refresh rates which are crucial for smooth motion rendering and a more immersive visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 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 15X 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
$525
$1,109
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
"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."
"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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