If you prioritize battery life and a larger screen, choose the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15; it also offers better overall and graphics performance, making it suitable for engineering, 3D work, and gaming. However, it's heavier and less portable than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14. The Vivobook is more affordable with good portability and sufficient capabilities for general use; it sports a higher-resolution screen but may not handle intensive tasks as well. Neither laptop should disappoint for everyday productivity and entertainment, but for heavyweight tasks, the Zenbook Pro 15 stands out. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.7/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's higher screen refresh rate suits fast-paced games, but its integrated GPU is less powerful than dedicated ones, impacting gaming and 3D performance. Conversely, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a more powerful Nvidia GPU for better gaming and 3D rendering capabilities, yet its screen's lower refresh rate may not be as smooth for gaming.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 with an AMD Ryzen 7 processor, Nvidia RTX GPU, and more RAM, delivers stronger performance for demanding engineering software compared to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 which has an Intel i5 processor and Intel Iris Xe graphics; however, the Vivobook Pro 14 offers a higher resolution OLED screen making it a better choice for design tasks requiring screen detail and color accuracy. While the Zenbook Pro 15 is less portable but more powerful, ideal for intensive tasks, the Vivobook is lighter and more portable, with a superior display but less overall computing power.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.6/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
346.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Zenbook Pro 15 offer crisp visuals and vivid colors, thanks to their high-resolution screens and bright displays, providing an enjoyable viewing experience for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers will appreciate the wide color gamuts on both models, enabling accurate color representation for tasks that demand precision, such as photo editing or CAD work. However, gamers and those working with 3D applications may find the lower refresh rates of these laptops limiting, as they can lead to less fluid motion and slower response times during fast-paced scenes or animations.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has 12.5 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.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$1,109
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 costs $1,109.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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
7.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 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 Pro 15 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."
"The ASUS Zenbook Pro 15 offers a strong CPU, chassis, and display. One of the most popular 15.6-inch prosumer or multimedia laptops out there is the Dell XPS 15. Thus, comparisons between it and the Asus Zenbook Pro 15 are inevitable. Asus has a couple of tricks up its sleeve that XPS users are still missing out on including 1080p OLED and an AMD Ryzen CPU which help separate the Zenbook Pro 15 from the XPS 15. It also integrates a numpad and a few more port options albeit at the cost of a larger chassis size."
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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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