If you prioritize a high-quality display and can afford to spend a bit more, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and more vibrant colors compared to the ASUS Vivobook S 15, which has an IPS screen. However, if longer battery life and saving money are more important to you, the non-OLED Vivobook S 15 would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out for engineering and design use with its high-end Intel i9 processor, capable integrated GPU, and a superior OLED screen offering higher resolution, sharpness, and color fidelity, providing detailed and vibrant visuals necessary for such tasks.
Content Creation
7.6/10
8.2/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
16.0 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 S 15 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
7.4/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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
6.3/10
8.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1620
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
600.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Vivobook S 15's screen offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks like browsing and document editing, but its color range may be limited for professional design work requiring precise color accuracy. The OLED model shines in general use and engineering because it offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, ensuring that detailed design work is represented accurately and pleasingly. However, both laptops may fall short for gaming and 3D applications since they lack high refresh rates necessary for smooth motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Cost
$908
$990
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED costs $990.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with a powerful AMD Ryzen processor and an IPS display, offers good CPU and screen performance for general computing needs, and its portability is balanced with a decent battery life, making it suitable for day-to-day tasks. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED steps up with a higher performance Intel processor and an OLED screen that provides outstanding color quality and contrast, enhancing the visual experience for media consumption, although it comes with a slightly higher weight.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
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
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better suited for gaming and 3D tasks due to its higher screen refresh rate and superior GPU, elements very important for a smooth and immersive experience. While both laptops have the same screen size and non-touch IPS panels, the OLED version features higher resolution and refresh rate, enhancing visual quality which is somewhat important, along with a more powerful CPU, making it a better choice for more demanding tasks.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 and the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"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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