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When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Zenbook 14, consider that the Vivobook 16 offers a larger screen and higher performance which is more suitable for intensive tasks, while the Zenbook 14's smaller OLED display provides better visual quality and the laptop is lighter, making it more portable. The Vivobook 16 is typically more expensive, so if budget is a concern and you value portability and screen quality for everyday use, the Zenbook 14 may be more appropriate. However, if your work involves more demanding applications and you appreciate a larger workspace, the Vivobook 16 could be worth the investment. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook 14.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good portability
- Good speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16's screen may offer enough detail and brightness for everyday tasks and professional design work, but lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precise color work in engineering and design, and its lower refresh rate diminishes the experience for fast-paced 3D gaming. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14 provides a vibrant and sharp display that satisfies the requirements for both general usage and professional color work in engineering and design due to better coverage of color gamuts. However, like the Vivobook, the Zenbook also falls short for gaming, with a refresh rate that isn't suited for the demanding needs of high-speed 3D graphics.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16 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 16 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
$679
$300
$0
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $679 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.2
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 stands out for general use due to its larger screen, ample RAM, and considerable onboard storage, which facilitates multitasking and data-heavy tasks, but it's less portable and has an adequate display. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14 offers superior portability, a higher-quality OLED display with better color accuracy, and longer battery life but comes with less storage and memory, which might limit performance for more demanding applications.
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
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers fair gaming and 3D performance with its AMD CPU and integrated Vega 8 graphics, coupled with a standard 60Hz IPS display aimed at basic multimedia tasks, whereas the ASUS Zenbook 14 comes with an Intel CPU and Iris Xe graphics, and a high-quality 90Hz OLED display, providing smoother visuals and better color, which can benefit gaming and 3D applications to some extent.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with a solid CPU, ample RAM, and integrated graphics, is well-suited for engineering and design tasks, while its IPS screen provides good quality visuals; however, the larger size makes it slightly less portable. The ASUS Zenbook 14 also offers a capable CPU and integrated graphics, but it stands out for its high-quality OLED screen, delivering superior color and resolution for detailed design work, all packed in a more portable and lightweight frame with a higher build quality.
Content Creation
7.5
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Zenbook 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
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and ASUS Zenbook 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 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 16 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$679 | $300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 12.4'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 3.06 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 12.35" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 8.69" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | Intel i5-1240P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
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 | 75 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 | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 6/10 | 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 | 3 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16
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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."
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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