The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers better performance for engineering and gaming due to its stronger processor and dedicated graphics card, which make it ideal for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning. With more memory and a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, it also provides a smoother visual experience and multitasking capabilities. However, it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for frequent travel.
On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is much lighter and boasts a longer battery life, enhancing its portability for those who are always on the move. It also features a high-quality OLED display which offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for general use and media consumption. However, with less memory and an integrated graphics setup, it's less powerful for heavy-duty tasks compared to the Vivobook. 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 Zenbook 13
Excellent portability
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook 13 has a better screen for general use, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X's larger screen size and decent resolution work well for general tasks and engineering software, providing ample space and clarity, but its modest refresh rate is less suitable for the fluid visuals needed in gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13, while having a smaller display, offers higher brightness and excellent color accuracy that benefits both everyday users and professionals in engineering and design by making the visuals crisp and colors vibrant. However, like the Vivobook, the Zenbook's refresh rate isn't high enough for the smooth motion that gaming and 3D modeling demand.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 has 9 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
Excellent
16.0in
SIZE
13.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$890
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is suitable for general use thanks to its powerful Intel i7 processor and 16GB of RAM which handle multitasking well, coupled with a large 16-inch screen that offers a high refresh rate, providing a smooth visual experience, but its larger size makes it less portable compared to the ASUS Zenbook 13. The Zenbook 13 offers great portability due to its lighter weight and smaller form factor, along with a high-quality OLED screen providing excellent colors and contrast, and its AMD Ryzen 7 processor with 8GB of RAM handles everyday tasks efficiently, also boasting a longer battery life for extended use on the go.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Zenbook 13 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
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 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 Zenbook 13 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 ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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