The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a more powerful processor and graphics card, making it better for demanding tasks such as gaming and engineering work. However, it's heavier, which makes it less portable compared to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, which is lighter and has a superior screen with higher resolution and color accuracy especially suited for creative work. The Vivobook Pro 14 is also less expensive but comes with less storage and a less capable processor and internal graphics, which limit its performance for intensive tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
7.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better suited for general use with a more powerful CPU and greater RAM, enhancing performance, while its larger screen offers a good quality display but compromises portability and battery life compared to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, which is lighter with a longer battery life but has a less powerful CPU and less RAM, making it fair for general use despite its high-resolution OLED screen.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
8.2/10
7.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X outshines the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for engineering and design due to its superior main processor and graphics card, which are crucial for demanding tasks and software, alongside double the RAM for smoother multitasking.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
385.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for software development, and content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers larger screen real estate that benefits engineering and design tasks where detail and workspace are crucial, but its modest refresh rate limits its appeal for gaming and 3D applications that rely on smooth motion. The Vivobook Pro 14, while having a smaller display, boasts superior color accuracy and range, making it preferable for color-sensitive work in design, but like the 16X, falls short in gaming due to a refresh rate that doesn't cater to fast-paced visuals. For general use, both screens provide clear and bright imagery, but the Pro 14 edges out with better resolution for sharper images and a panel that shows more accurate colors.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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.
Portability
Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$548
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 costs $548.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 16X and the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"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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