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Updated June 22, 2024·
For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 is a strong contender. It offers a solid Intel Core processor and a capable Intel Arc GPU, making it suitable for general use, light gaming, and casual content creation. Its compact size and longer battery life enhance its portability, though it lacks the high refresh rate and touchscreen functionality of the Samsung. On the other hand, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 boasts a larger, higher-resolution touchscreen display with superior color accuracy and a faster refresh rate, which is ideal for more visually demanding tasks and smoother visuals. The Qualcomm Snapdragon processor provides good energy efficiency and supports always-on connectivity, while the Adreno 750 GPU is suitable for light gaming and creative work. However, it's pricier, heavier, and has a shorter battery life compared to the ASUS. If you prioritize a vibrant display, touchscreen interaction, and a more versatile 2-in-1 form factor for media consumption and light creative work, the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is the way to go. However, for better value, longer battery life, and a more compact design without sacrificing too much performance, the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
- Excellent portability
Advantages of the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.7
8.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 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.
Content Creation
7.9
8.5
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.7
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Cost
$899
$1,350
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 costs $1,350.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.7
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.7/10
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 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
7.8
8.2
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 to be very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED is good.
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.
Software Development
7.7
8.1
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
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 14 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
9.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 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
Excellent
Very Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.4in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED to have excellent portability, while the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 14 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 14 OLED and the Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED | Samsung Galaxy Book4 Edge 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,350 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55'' | 14'' x 9.9'' x 0.48'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 3.42 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 13.99" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 9.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite X1E84 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 61.8 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | OLED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1800 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 400 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 7.8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
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 | 4 | |
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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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