The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED offers a larger screen with a higher resolution and refresh rate, which is excellent for detailed visual work and smoother motion in videos and games. It also has a more powerful processor and dedicated graphics, making it suitable for more demanding tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning. However, it's heavier and less portable than the Zenbook 14, and while it has a number pad, it lacks facial recognition for secure logins.
On the other hand, the ASUS Zenbook 14 is more compact and lighter, making it ideal for those who prioritize portability. It still features an OLED display with vibrant colors and deep blacks, though with a slightly lower resolution. Its processor is less powerful than the Vivobook's, but it's still capable for general use and light gaming. The Zenbook also includes facial recognition and has a longer battery life, which is a significant advantage for users who are often on the move.
Consider the Vivobook if you need the extra performance and screen real estate for intensive tasks and don't mind a bulkier device. Choose the Zenbook for its portability, battery life, and if your usage is more general with occasional light gaming or creative work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED
Very good for content creation
Very good speakers
Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook 14
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.7/10
7.2/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.1/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is somewhat better.
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
6.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is somewhat better.
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
7.9/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 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.
Content Creation
8.0/10
7.3/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.2/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 14 are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
339.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14 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.
Cost
$999
$300
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a price of $999 and the ASUS Zenbook 14 costs $300.
"Users who travel frequently and are looking for a portable laptop are in the right place with the Asus ZenBook 14. The sleek case is extremely light (1.2 kg) and surprisingly thin (1.5 cm). Outdoor use is also enjoyable thanks to the bright Full HD display, which is something that can rarely be said about laptops with TN or IPS panels. The excellent battery life complements this as well. Longer trips are no problem with the ZenBook 14. Another plus point is the high-performance Ryzen 7 5700U, which often leaves the Intel competition in the dust thanks to its large number of cores."
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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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