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Updated June 22, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED offers a more vibrant display with an OLED panel and higher PPI, making it ideal for vivid visuals and everyday use, though it has a lower resolution compared to the Zenbook 13. It also provides better performance for engineering tasks with its dedicated Intel Arc GPU and a more powerful Intel Core Ultra 7 processor. However, it's slightly heavier and thicker, which affects its portability. The Vivobook S 14 has a number pad and supports USB-C charging, which adds convenience. On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 13 is more compact and lightweight, making it the better choice for portability. It has an OLED display as well, but with a standard Full HD resolution. The Ryzen 7 processor with integrated Vega 8 graphics is efficient and suitable for general use and light gaming, but it may not handle intensive engineering or gaming tasks as well as the Vivobook. The Zenbook 13 also lacks a number pad and has fewer USB-C ports, but it includes a Thunderbolt 3 port for faster data transfer. In summary, choose the Vivobook S 14 OLED for superior engineering performance and a more immersive display, especially if you prioritize a high-quality screen for general use. Opt for the Zenbook 13 if you need ultimate portability and are primarily using the laptop for general tasks or light gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 13
- The ASUS Zenbook 13 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED.
Key differences
Engineering and Design
7.8
7.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.1
7.8
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 13 for general use, gaming and AI, software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.4
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
378.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both good for general use.
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
6.6
6.2
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Content Creation
7.9
7.6
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 13 are both 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
7.7
7.3
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 13 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 13 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
Excellent
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The ASUS Zenbook 13 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$899
$890
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the ASUS Zenbook 13 costs $890.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and the ASUS Zenbook 13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED | ASUS Zenbook 13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $890 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | February 1, 2021 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55'' | 12'' x 8'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 2.55 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.97" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 7.99" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 67 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 378 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Sebastian Bade | May 2021
"The Asus ZenBook 13 is a compact 13-inch laptop with a fast Ryzen 7 5800U and OLED display. The subnotebook is also light and the modern design is convincing. The selection of high-quality materials make the device not only light, but also very stable. In addition, the visuals and haptics of the device offers a high-quality impression. The AMD Ryzen 7 5800U is a very good fit for the ZenBook 13, ensuring a high performance in the test. However, in terms of the 3D performance, we also notice that the Vega architecture is beginning to hit its limits."
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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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