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Updated January 10, 2024·
Choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Vivobook Pro 14 largely depends on your priorities. The Vivobook 16 offers more storage and memory, making it better suited for multitasking and storage-heavy tasks. It has a larger screen, which is beneficial for productivity and media consumption, but it can affect portability due to its size and weight. On the other hand, the Vivobook Pro 14 is more portable, has a higher-resolution OLED display with better color accuracy, and is more suited for tasks that benefit from a high-quality display, like photo editing. However, it comes with less storage and memory, which could limit performance for intensive tasks. Both have similar battery life, but keep in mind that performance-intensive tasks may drain the battery faster. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 delivers a balanced performance for general use with its better CPU (AMD Ryzen) and ample RAM, which support routine tasks efficiently, while its larger screen and higher storage capacity offer a comfortable user experience for daily activities. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, although more portable and with a superior OLED screen that provides vibrant colors and high contrast, might not perform as well in multitasking or intensive processes due to its lower RAM and less robust CPU, and its smaller storage capacity could be limiting for users with significant data.
Screen Quality
6.4
8.4
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The Vivobook 16's screen, while sufficient for everyday tasks, may lack the resolution and brightness that the Pro 14 offers, making the latter more suitable for work involving fine details and color accuracy. For engineering and design, the Pro 14's superior color coverage with higher DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB gamut compatibility provides more accurate color representation, crucial for professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both models fall short as they do not offer the high refresh rates needed for smooth motion rendering, despite their adequate resolution and panel types.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 has good portability.
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Cost
$668
$548
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $668 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16's AMD Ryzen 7 Vega 8 graphics allow for decent gaming and 3D performance and a typical 60Hz screen refresh rate, which is adequate but not ideal for fast-paced games. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, on the other hand, has Intel Iris Xe graphics which also support fair gaming, complemented by a higher 90Hz OLED display for a smoother visual experience, although this might be at the expense of the laptop being more costly.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.0
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with a larger screen and dedicated AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and GPU, suits engineering tasks that benefit from a spacious display and robust processing power, although it is heavier and less portable. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher resolution OLED screen with superior color accuracy and a more lightweight build, making it a better choice for design work where detailed visuals are key, but it has less RAM and a lower tier CPU compared to the Vivobook 16.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.3
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development.
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 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$668 | $548 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 12.5" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-11300H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 385 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 8.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 3 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
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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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