The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a more affordable option, is lighter, and has longer battery life for everyday tasks and portability, making it suitable for casual use and students. However, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, while more expensive and heavier, has a larger, touchscreen display, more storage and memory, a more powerful processor and graphics card, and a better overall build, making it ideal for users who require high-performance for creative work, engineering, and gaming despite its slightly shorter battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X stands out for general use due to its higher RAM, better CPU, and higher resolution touchscreen, though it is less portable and has shorter battery life than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, which offers good general performance with a balance of portability and battery life but comes with less RAM and a less powerful CPU.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its integrated graphics, is less suited for demanding gaming and 3D tasks compared to the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, which features a robust dedicated Nvidia GPU. Although the Vivobook offers a higher screen refresh rate, that significantly boosts its performance for graphically intensive activities.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.6/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X stands out for engineering and design use because of its more powerful i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics card, whereas the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its i5 processor and integrated graphics, may handle less demanding tasks but falls short for intensive workloads. The Zenbook's larger, higher resolution OLED touchscreen also better serves design needs, although its added performance and screen quality come at the cost of heavier weight—reducing portability—as well as likely higher operating noise given its more robust hardware.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
8.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
8.4/10
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Zenbook Pro 16X offer crisp visuals and bright displays due to their high resolution and quality panel types, making text and images sharp and colors vibrant. When it comes to engineering and design, both laptops cover a wide range of color gamuts, ensuring that professionals can see accurate colors and subtle differences when working on detailed projects. However, for gaming and 3D, the lower refresh rates on these screens can lead to less fluid motion, impacting the viewing experience in fast-paced scenarios where high refresh rates are crucial.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has 7 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
"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 new Zenbook Pro 16X is more powerful, quieter and doesn't need to shy away from dedicated workstations and gamers. It is also comparatively compact, and our test device is the best Zenbook that we've reviewed so far. It seems equally suitable for content creators and gamers or anyone looking for a very powerful laptop that is still slim."
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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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