If you prioritize having more storage and better overall performance, including for engineering tasks, you may favor the ASUS Zenbook 14X, as it offers better processing power suitable for heavier workloads. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is generally less expensive and provides a balance of performance and cost, suited for general use and some light engineering. Both laptops have OLED screens with high contrast and color accuracy, making them good for visual work, but neither is ideal for intensive gaming. Battery life is longer on the Vivobook, making it more suitable if you need to work on the go, while the Zenbook offers additional features such as a backlit keyboard and is lighter, which enhances portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.7/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X is somewhat better.
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
8.4/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Zenbook 14X offer displays with high resolution and brightness, making text and images sharp and viewable even in well-lit environments. In engineering and design, their screens cover a wide range of colors, ensuring accurate and vibrant color representation crucial for detailed work. However, their lower refresh rates, while not affecting general use and design tasks, may not deliver the smooth visuals desired in fast-paced 3D applications and games.
Battery
8.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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.
Cost
$548
$777
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $777.
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's integrated Intel graphics are less suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which includes a dedicated Nvidia MX550 GPU, offering better gaming performance. Both have high refresh rate OLED screens that provide good screen quality, but the Zenbook 14X's dedicated GPU and its slightly better screen contrast ratio give it an edge for gaming and 3D tasks, despite its average processor.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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 Pro 14 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X compare to other laptops
"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."
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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