ASUS Vivobook 17 vs ASUS Vivobook S 15

The ASUS Vivobook 17 is considered fair for general use largely due to its basic Intel i3 processor, 8GB of RAM, and average screen quality, while its larger size and heavier weight impact its portability and it has shorter battery life. In comparison, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is rated as good for general use because it boasts a stronger AMD Ryzen 7 processor, double the RAM, and better screen quality, all in a more compact and lighter form factor with longer battery life.

The ASUS Vivobook S 15 outperforms the Vivobook 17 for engineering and design since it includes a more potent AMD Ryzen processor, double the RAM, and superior integrated graphics, enhancing both computational power and visual performance. While the Vivobook 17 is larger with a more spacious screen, its Intel i3 processor and UHD Graphics are less suited for demanding engineering applications, and it offers less storage and memory, which may slow down intensive tasks.

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The ASUS Vivobook 17 and S 15 may have resolutions and panel types that are sufficient for everyday tasks and casual media consumption, but their brightness levels may not impress users frequently working outdoors or in well-lit environments. While these models cover the basics for engineering and design software, professionals in these fields often require screens with a wider color gamut to ensure accurate color representation, which these laptops may lack. For gaming and 3D applications, a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion rendering, and while resolution and panel quality are important for detail and image quality, these laptops may fall short, offering less fluid visual experiences in fast-paced scenarios.

Battery life estimate is based on a mix of common use patterns. More portable and higher performing laptops tend to have less battery life.

The ASUS Vivobook 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are ranked fair for gaming and 3D because both have integrated graphics, which generally offer less power than dedicated GPUs, and standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which is adequate but not ideal for fast-paced gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates. The Vivobook S 15 does have a stronger CPU, which may slightly improve performance over the Vivobook 17's lower-tier CPU, but neither machine is built specifically with high-end gaming or 3D rendering in mind.

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.

PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.