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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is less expensive and has a high refresh rate screen that's good for fast motion, like gaming. However, the Zenbook Pro 16X, even though more costly, comes with a higher-resolution touchscreen OLED display, which is excellent for creative work that requires color accuracy, and offers better contrast. Both have strong CPUs and GPUs suitable for engineering tasks, but the Zenbook's GPU is a bit less powerful, impacting 3D and machine learning programs. The Vivobook is lighter and therefore more portable but has a shorter battery life compared to the Zenbook. The Zenbook also provides additional storage space out of the box. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- The ASUS Vivobook 16X 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 software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
- Good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6
8.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X, while adequate for general use with a good main processor and RAM, falls short of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, which boasts a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and better color accuracy, a larger battery for longer life, and a more robust overall build quality. Additionally, the Zenbook Pro 16X enhances the user experience with a higher quality keyboard and speakers, and although it may be slightly heavier, it compensates with a larger storage capacity and advanced thermal management.
Content Creation
7.7
8.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.4
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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
7.3
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook's screen delivers pleasing clarity and brightness, making documents and media consumption enjoyable, though the Zenbook Pro's superior resolution enhances these experiences even more. In engineering and design, both laptops offer colors that appear vivid and accurate, yet the Zenbook Pro's enhanced color gamut coverage gives professionals an edge in color-sensitive tasks. When it comes to 3D applications, both laptops' screens are less ideal due to lower refresh rates, but the higher resolution on the Zenbook Pro still allows for sharper image quality despite this limitation.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 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 16X 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
$1,000
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,000 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.5
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-suited for gaming and 3D because it features a newer Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate, which is beneficial for smooth gameplay and fast-paced visuals. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, while also good for such tasks due to its capable Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, offers a lower refresh rate but compensates with a better quality OLED touchscreen and higher screen resolution for superior color and image detail.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X boasts a high-end CPU, a robust GPU, and a high-refresh-rate screen, making it well-suited for engineering and design tasks that require fast processing and graphical capabilities, yet it has a lower screen resolution compared to the Zenbook.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16X | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 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 | 7.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 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 | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"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."
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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