If you prioritize screen quality for tasks like photo editing, the Vivobook S 15 OLED offers superior color accuracy and an OLED display, but if your work involves engineering software or 3D rendering, the Zenbook Pro 17's dedicated NVIDIA RTX 3050 graphics card provides better performance. The Vivobook may be less expensive, but the Zenbook includes more RAM, which is beneficial for multitasking and demanding applications. While both laptops have similar battery life and storage capacity, the Zenbook has a larger screen which may better suit design work but can be less portable due to its size and weight. The Zenbook's extra RAM also makes it a stronger choice for intensive computing tasks, but this comes with a higher price tag. Both are capable of general use and gaming, although the Vivobook's better screen could offer a more vibrant viewing experience for media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Very good speakers
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.9/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel which provides vibrant colors and high contrast, beneficial for tasks like photo editing and watching videos, making it excellent for general use and engineering/design due to its wide color gamut. However, OLED screens typically don't offer high refresh rates which are crucial for smooth visuals in gaming and 3D applications. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17, while offering good resolution and brightness, may not match the color range or contrast of OLED displays but still performs well for general use and professional design tasks, yet also falls short for gaming and 3D due to a standard refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has 9 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
17.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 to be very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is good.
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is rated higher for general use mainly because it offers more RAM, which is very important for multitasking and overall performance, and it has a better speaker quality, which is somewhat important for multimedia consumption. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, while also suitable for general use, has less RAM, which could limit performance with heavy workloads, but it has superior screen quality with an OLED display, which provides richer colors and contrast, making it a strong choice for those valuing visual experience.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-resolution OLED display and an efficient integrated GPU, making it suitable for engineering and design with crisp visuals and power-saving benefits, but it has less RAM which may limit its multitasking capabilities for complex tasks.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
7.9/10
7.9/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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 17 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."
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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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