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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 are similarly priced, but the Vivobook Pro offers an OLED screen and better color coverage which might be beneficial for tasks that need excellent visual fidelity such as photo editing. The Zenbook 14, on the other hand, has an Nvidia MX450 GPU which is preferable over the integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics for light gaming and graphic work, but it comes with a standard IPS panel. Both have the same storage and RAM, making them capable for general use. For portability and battery life, the Zenbook might have an edge due to its lighter weight, but exact battery capacity for the Zenbook is unknown. The Vivobook Pro has a higher resolution display which could be overkill if you're primarily using it for office work or web browsing, leading to potentially shorter battery life compared to a lower resolution display. Choose the Vivobook Pro for superior screen quality or the Zenbook 14 if GPU performance is more important for your tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Good for general use
- Good for engineering and design
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
- The ASUS Zenbook 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.
Key differences
General Use
7.0
6.4
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for general use, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers superior screen quality with its OLED display and higher resolution, which may appeal to those prioritizing visual fidelity, but its battery life is less favorable for extended use away from power sources. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14, while having a less impressive IPS screen and lower resolution, is slightly more portable due to its lighter weight, although its battery performance is not well-documented, potentially indicating a tradeoff in longevity or power efficiency.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is superior for engineering and design due to its higher quality OLED screen with better color coverage and resolution, alongside its more powerful main processor and integrated graphics, which are crucial for computational and graphic tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14, while still competent with a dedicated graphics card and a decent processor, offers a lower screen resolution and standard color range, making it less ideal for detail-oriented work, yet it is lighter and therefore more portable than the Vivobook.
Software Development
7.2
6.4
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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
8.4
6.7
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
250.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The Vivobook Pro 14's superior screen resolution and brightness make it stand out for general use, providing clearer and brighter visuals. For engineering and design, its broader color gamut ensures more accurate color reproduction which is essential for those types of work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook Pro 14 falls short due to its lower refresh rate, which can result in less fluid motion and responsiveness during fast-paced activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14 has 6 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
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have very good portability, though the ASUS Zenbook 14 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher screen refresh rate which is beneficial for smoother visuals in gaming and 3D applications, but comes with integrated graphics that are less powerful compared to dedicated ones. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenbook 14 includes a dedicated Nvidia graphics card, which is better for graphics processing, but has a lower refresh rate, which may result in less fluid on-screen motion. Both have trade-offs: the Vivobook Pro 14 with its screen refresh rate and integrated GPU, and the Zenbook 14 with its dedicated GPU and standard refresh rate.
Content Creation
7.3
6.8
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 is only fair.
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.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and ASUS Zenbook 14 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$570
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
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$900
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $570.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | ASUS Zenbook 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $570 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | June 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 12.6'' x 8.3'' x 0.65'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.91 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 12.56" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 8.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 5 5500U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | Unknown | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 250 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 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 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"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."
ASUS Zenbook 14
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Florian Glaser | August 2022
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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