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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is significantly less expensive and offers solid performance for general use, with a mid-tier processor and ample storage and memory for daily activities. Its lighter weight also makes it more portable. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is pricier but provides superior performance suitable for engineering, 3D work, and gaming due to a high-end processor and robust graphics card. Its OLED display is superior for color-intensive tasks but comes at the cost of reduced battery life and increased weight, affecting portability. Ultimately, choose the Vivobook 15X for cost efficiency and everyday usage or the Zenbook Pro 16X for performance in high-demand applications and better screen quality. 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 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is considered very good for general use because it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a higher-resolution OLED touchscreen, better battery capacity, and significantly higher screen quality compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which has a fair rating due to its sufficient yet less capable processor, lower RAM, and standard IPS screen without touch capabilities. Additionally, the Zenbook Pro 16X has a better build and speaker quality, along with superior heat management, but it is heavier and might be less portable and more expensive than the Vivobook 15X, which could be a better value for those prioritizing cost and portability over high-end features.
Gaming and AI
6.0
7.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
6.3
8.6
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a less powerful CPU, lower RAM, and a less capable integrated GPU, while also featuring a standard IPS screen with lower resolution, affecting its suitability for engineering and design tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X includes a higher-end CPU, double the RAM, a dedicated high-performance GPU, and a superior OLED touchscreen with higher resolution and color accuracy, providing a more robust setup for demanding design and engineering applications.
Content Creation
7.1
8.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
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
8.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very 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
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 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 be as bright or have the resolution that provides crisp and clear images, making it just adequate for regular tasks like browsing or document editing but less suited for detailed engineering work or enjoying the full graphics of games. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X likely boasts a high-resolution display with better brightness and coverage of professional color gamuts, delivering a more vivid and accurate visual experience for designers and engineers requiring precise color representation. However, both laptops may lack a high refresh rate screen which is crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, therefore they may not provide the best experience for those specific activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15X | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
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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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 Pro 16X
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"The new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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