The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a vibrant OLED display with higher resolution and pixel density, making it excellent for visual tasks and media consumption with its superior color accuracy and contrast. It's also more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, ideal for on-the-go use. However, its performance is more suited for general use and light engineering tasks, with an Intel Core Ultra 7 processor and Intel Arc graphics.
On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is designed for more demanding tasks with its larger 17.3-inch IPS display, which is better for multitasking and offers more screen real estate. It boasts a powerful AMD Ryzen 9 6900HX processor and an Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, making it a stronger choice for engineering work, gaming, and machine learning applications. It also has more RAM and storage, which is beneficial for intensive multitasking and data-heavy projects. The Zenbook Pro 17's larger size and weight make it less portable than the Vivobook S 15 OLED, but it compensates with better performance and expandability options.
Consider the Vivobook S 15 OLED if you prioritize portability, a stunning display for general use, and are okay with moderate performance. Choose the Zenbook Pro 17 for its superior performance in demanding applications, larger screen, and greater expandability, accepting that it's less portable and has a lower refresh rate screen, which might not be as smooth for fast-paced motion but is more than adequate for most users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good keyboard
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17
Very good for general use
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
8.3/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
400.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
8.4/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.1/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 is 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.
Screen Quality
8.8/10
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.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Portability
Very Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
17.3in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
5.1 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has very good portability, while the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,249
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $1,249 and the ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 costs $1,500.
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
8.0/10
8.1/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
5.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 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
8.0/10
8.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 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
7.8/10
7.9/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook Pro 17 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 15 OLED has 9 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
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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