The ASUS Vivobook 17 is more budget-friendly and has a larger screen, but provides modest storage and mid-range performance; its large size means it's less portable. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is pricier with a smaller but higher quality OLED screen and significantly better performance, making it well-suited for demanding tasks and engineering work. It also offers better overall build quality, higher resolution, and longer battery life but might be less convenient for numeric heavy tasks due to the lack of a number pad. Consider the S 15 OLED for intensive applications or the 17 for casual use and budget constraints. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED.
Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 in CPU power, memory, and screen quality with a higher resolution OLED panel providing superior color coverage and brightness, which justifies its higher rating for general use. However, the Vivobook 17, while having a less robust CPU, less memory and a lower quality screen, offers a larger screen size, resulting in good portability and exceptional heat management, which can be appealing for those prioritizing a larger display and cooler operation over peak performance.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a more superior gaming and 3D experience partly due to its higher refresh rate screen and more powerful GPU compared to the ASUS Vivobook 17, which has a lower refresh rate and a less capable GPU for such tasks. Additionally, the Vivobook S 15 OLED's CPU is stronger and its screen quality is superior, factoring into better overall performance and visual experience for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.2/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
7.9/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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
6.2/10
8.9/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Vivobook S 15 OLED offers superior visual quality due to its high-resolution OLED display, which typically provides better brightness and more vibrant colors compared to the standard display of the Vivobook 17. The OLED model's wide color gamuts make it an excellent choice for engineering and design tasks, as it can accurately reproduce a broad spectrum of colors, essential for precise visual work. However, for gaming and 3D applications where screen responsiveness is crucial, both models fall short as their refresh rates are likely lower than what is preferred for smooth, lag-free visuals that high-refresh-rate panels provide.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$990
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
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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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