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Updated January 10, 2024·
For intensive engineering tasks, creative work, and gaming, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers better performance with its superior graphics card and more vibrant, higher-resolution touchscreen display. However, it comes at a higher price and is heavier, which affects portability. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is significantly less expensive, lighter, and offers more battery life, making it suitable for general use and portability. Both have the same amount of storage and memory, but the Vivobook's lower price makes it a practical choice for everyday tasks and users who prioritize value for money. The Zenbook Pro's higher price is justified by its advanced features and capabilities for demanding applications. 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 Pro 16X.
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
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.3
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
267.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.7/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers satisfactory performance for general use with a decent processor and RAM, and its lighter weight and longer battery life favour portability. Meanwhile, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X, with a higher-end CPU and dedicated graphics, boasts superior screen quality and build, enhancing its suitability for more demanding tasks, at the expense of being heavier and having slightly less battery longevity.
Gaming and AI
6.3
7.5
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers better gaming and 3D capabilities thanks to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU, which is stronger than the integrated Vega 8 GPU in the ASUS Vivobook S 15, and both laptops have the same screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Zenbook Pro 16X has a higher resolution and OLED screen which provides superior screen quality compared to the Vivobook's IPS panel, further enhancing the gaming and 3D visual experience.
Engineering and Design
7.1
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good for engineering and design due to its capable AMD Ryzen CPU and integrated graphics, but the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for these tasks with its more powerful Intel CPU, dedicated Nvidia GPU, and superior OLED screen. While the Vivobook offers better portability due to its lighter weight, the Zenbook Pro excels with a higher screen resolution, touch capability, and more vibrant colors, alongside a quieter operating noise and higher-quality keyboard, making it better suited for intensive design tasks despite being less portable.
Content Creation
7.6
8.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X 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
8.2
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
6.3
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize clarity and detail for productivity tasks like document editing or web browsing, both the Vivobook S 15 and Zenbook Pro 16X offer very good screen performance due to their high resolution and panel quality. For tasks that require accurate color representation such as photo editing or CAD software, the Zenbook Pro 16X's superior color gamut coverage makes it a better fit than the Vivobook S 15. However, for fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering that benefits from smoother motion, neither of these laptops excel due to their lower refresh rate, which is crucial for these activities.
Battery
9.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$908 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.97 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.17" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.17" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 267 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | N/A | 4 | |
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Mario Petzold | February 2023
"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."
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Marc Herter, Alex Wätzel | November 2023
"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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