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Updated January 10, 2024· Prices updated 24 hours ago
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a larger screen with higher brightness and better contrast, ideal for multimedia and visual tasks, but has shorter battery life and is slightly heavier, making it less portable. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, while having a slightly smaller screen, is more portable due to its lighter weight and better portability score, and has a dedicated Nvidia graphics card which is preferable for tasks requiring graphics performance. However, it has less on-board storage. If portability and dedicated graphics are a priority, go for the Zenbook, but if screen quality and size matter more, the Vivobook might be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for content creation
- Good battery life
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14X
- Very good portability
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Content Creation
8.2
7.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Screen Quality
8.9
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED display which offers vibrant colors and deep blacks, making it ideal for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is key, such as for photo editing and CAD software. However, OLED panels often have lower refresh rates, which is not optimal for gaming and 3D applications where smooth motion is critical. The ASUS Zenbook 14X, while still providing very good visual quality for general use and design work, may lack the superior color contrast of an OLED panel but it maintains very good color reproduction, though it similarly falls short for gaming due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
5.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X has 5.5 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.8
The ASUS Zenbook 14X and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook 14X has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$777
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X costs $777.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.6
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts a more powerful CPU, copious storage, and an exceptional screen, making it well-suited for heavy multitasking and media consumption, yet it's slightly less portable due to its larger size and weight than the ASUS Zenbook 14X, which offers a balance of performance, portability, and remarkable screen quality at the expense of storage capacity, favoring users on the go.
Gaming and AI
6.7
6.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 14X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better for gaming and 3D because of its faster screen refresh rate, enhancing visuals in fast-paced scenarios, and a powerful integrated GPU that manages demanding graphic tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, with its lower refresh rate and less potent discrete Nvidia MX550 GPU, offers a fair experience, adequate for lighter gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.7
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-end CPU and integrated graphics, making it ideal for demanding engineering and design tasks, and its larger OLED screen provides vibrant colors and high contrast, enhancing visual tasks. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14X, while still capable with a mid-range CPU and a dedicated GPU, offers a smaller but high-resolution OLED display and is more portable due to its lighter weight and compact size, making it a good choice for users who need to balance power with mobility.
Software Development
7.9
7.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 14X 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 OLED and the ASUS Zenbook 14X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | ASUS Zenbook 14X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $777 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 12.3'' x 8.7'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 12.25" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 8.71" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-1260P | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 63 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 339 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"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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Sebastian Jentsch | April 2022
"With the Zenbook 14X, Asus has a 14-incher in its range that is - mostly - a joy to use. First, there is the colorful OLED panel with 3K resolution that displays the sRGB and DCI-P3 color spaces. The Zenbook is also at the forefront in terms of workmanship, input devices and connections with 2x Thunderbolt 4 ports and a generous keyboard layout. A pleasure to use, the Zenbook 14X is a solid, very well-built subnotebook that sits well on the table. A runtime of five hours, however, is below average for a high-end subnotebook nowadays. The OLED screensaver causes increased power consumption when in idle mode."
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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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