If you prioritize screen quality and more vivid visuals for activities like photo editing or watching movies, and don't mind spending more, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is a solid choice due to its OLED display. However, if you're looking for a larger screen size with the ASUS Vivobook S 15 which may benefit multitasking or productivity tasks, but it comes at a higher cost. Consider the Zenbook if portability is crucial for you as it's typically lighter and smaller, making it easier to carry around. For those on a budget or who prefer longer battery life, the Zenbook may also be the better option, as OLED screens often consume more power. On the other hand, intensive work such as 3D modeling, machine learning, or gaming may benefit from the higher-performance hardware that is sometimes found in more expensive laptops like the Vivobook S 15. However, keep in mind that high-performance components can also lead to shorter battery life and reduced portability due to increased weight and size. 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 Zenbook 14X OLED.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.7/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
6.3/10
8.6/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its adequate resolution and brightness, offers satisfactory visuals for everyday tasks and productivity software favored by general users and engineers, but its lackluster refresh rate makes it less suitable for the smooth visuals required in gaming and 3D applications. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED shines across the board for general use and engineering with its higher resolution and superior color range, ensuring crisp text and accurate color representation necessary for detailed design work. However, despite these strengths, its screen refresh rate falls short for the high-speed image transitions crucial for immersive gaming and 3D rendering.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$800
$999
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $800 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $999.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 with an AMD Ryzen 7 5800H CPU, 16GB RAM, and a high screen color score is suitable for tasks demanding good performance and visual quality, but its relatively heavier weight affects portability. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, with a less powerful Intel i5-13500H CPU, 8GB RAM and OLED screen provides excellent visuals and is lighter, making it more portable, but it may not handle intensive tasks as well as the Vivobook.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.4/10
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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."
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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