If you prioritize a larger screen and high performance for tasks like 3D and engineering, consider the Vivobook S 15 with its powerful processor. However, it is heavier and has shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Zenbook Flip S13 offers better portability, a touch-enabled screen, and longer battery life, making it ideal for general use and those who need a lightweight device they can use on the go. Although the Zenbook Flip is more expensive and may not handle intensive graphics tasks as well due to a less robust processor. Both have ample storage and are updated to assist with a variety of tasks. 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
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-performance Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, and an integrated GPU, making it suitable for demanding engineering software, while its OLED screen ensures superior image quality for design tasks.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
7.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
372.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Zenbook Flip S13 both boast high-resolution, bright displays with OLED technology, which delivers rich colors and deep contrasts ideal for both general use and precise engineering or design tasks, where color accuracy is paramount. However, their strengths in color reproduction and resolution become less critical for 3D applications and gaming, where a higher refresh rate is crucial for smoother motion and gameplay, an area where these laptops may not excel due to their screens' standard refresh capabilities. For gamers and those working with fast-paced video or animation, the lower refresh rates on these laptops could lead to less fluid visuals compared to specialized gaming laptops with high refresh rate displays.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has 10.5 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
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality, though the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$1,400
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 costs $1,400.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with its larger OLED screen, powerful Intel i9 processor and ample RAM is great for general use requiring high performance and multitasking, but it's slightly heavier and has shorter battery life than the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which, while it has a smaller IPS touchscreen and a less powerful Intel i7 processor, offers greater portability and longer battery life, making it ideal for on-the-go use and less intensive tasks. Both laptops come with a solid amount of storage, quality keyboards, and speakers, while also managing operating noise and heat well.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
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 Flip S13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a higher screen refresh rate which is very important for gaming, providing smoother visuals, and its newer GPU contributes to better gaming and 3D performance compared to the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13, which has a lower refresh rate and an older GPU, making it less suitable for these tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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
7.9/10
7.6/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2160
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook Flip S13 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 Flip S13 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 Flip is an ultra-sleek 2-in-1 convertible. A gorgeous OLED screen and lightweight magnesium chassis make this convertible a traveller’s dream. Its SSD isn’t fast, but it won’t hold you back in everyday use. Its battery life also isn’t class leading, but it’s hardly off the pace. Overall, the Zenbook S 13 Flip OLED holds its head high in the premium convertible category and is a smaller alternative to the Spectre x360 13.5 and the Yoga 9i Gen 7."
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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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