For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is a strong contender. It offers a high-performance Intel i9 processor and a bright, color-accurate screen, making it suitable for a range of tasks, including engineering work, though it's not ideal for intensive gaming. Its battery life is decent, and the laptop is relatively portable for its screen size. However, if you value a touchscreen and the versatility of a 2-in-1 design, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 might be more appealing. It has a slightly larger and higher-resolution OLED display with touch capability, and its Qualcomm Snapdragon processor is designed for efficient performance, which could translate to longer battery life in typical usage scenarios. The Samsung also boasts better color space coverage, which is great for color-critical work. While it's a bit pricier and has fewer ports, the Samsung's 2-in-1 functionality could be a deciding factor if you need a device that can easily switch between laptop and tablet modes. 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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16.
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.9/10
8.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 for general use, and gaming and AI, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has 10 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
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$990
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.2/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
8.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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
8.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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 Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 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.
About Samsung
Samsung Electronics is one of the largest technology corporation by revenue. Based in South Korea, they are very well known for their wide range of phones, tablets, TVs and appliances. Their main line of laptops is the Galaxy Book series, launched in 2017. This range includes 2-in-1 convertible devices and standard notebooks, with a focus on portability and value for money.
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