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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is a lower midrange-priced laptop, typically less expensive, and is lighter, making it more portable. It has a good screen for general use and media consumption but is less suited for more intensive gaming or 3D applications. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is at a higher price point but offers a more powerful graphics card, making it better suited for gaming, 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and engineering. It also boasts higher resolution and better color accuracy but is heavier, which could be a downside if you're frequently on the move. Consider the Zenbook Pro 16X for performance-intensive tasks and the Vivobook S 15 for everyday use and better portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X.
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
- Very good for general use
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Best in class speakers
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.5
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good for gaming and 3D tasks due to its high screen refresh rate and competent integrated graphics, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X excels in the same areas with a dedicated Nvidia GPU for higher graphics performance, though it has a lower screen refresh rate, which can impact smoothness in fast-paced games and animations. Both laptops have high-quality OLED displays, but the Zenbook's dedicated GPU makes it better suited for more graphics-intensive tasks despite its somewhat lower refresh rate.
Screen Quality
8.9
8.3
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
Both the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offer displays with high resolution and brightness, resulting in sharp, clear visuals that enhance everyday tasks, and their OLED panels provide vibrant colors and deep blacks for professional design work requiring precise color accuracy. However, these laptops lack high refresh rate screens, which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications, making them less ideal for those particular activities. Their strength in color reproduction with wide color gamuts makes them more suited for professions in engineering and design rather than fast-paced gaming or 3D rendering environments.
Cost
$990
$1,300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X costs $1,300.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
8.3
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
354.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.3/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is preferred for its lighter weight and comparable CPU power for engineering tasks, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X offers a higher screen resolution and a dedicated GPU ideal for design applications that require more graphics processing.
Content Creation
8.2
8.5
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very 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
7.9
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
3840 x 2400
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X to be very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Battery
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 OLED and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $1,300 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | October 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 13.98" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 9.88" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | Intel i7-12700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 96 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 3840 x 2400 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 354 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 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 | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 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 | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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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."
ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X
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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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