For a balance of performance and portability with a stunning OLED display, the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED is a strong contender. It's more compact and lightweight, making it ideal for on-the-go use, while still delivering solid performance for general tasks and some light gaming or creative work. The touchscreen capability adds convenience, and the battery life is respectable. However, if you prioritize performance for more demanding tasks like gaming or engineering applications, the ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED, with its more powerful processor and dedicated GPU, would be the better choice, despite its larger size and shorter battery life. The Vivobook's larger screen with higher resolution is also a plus for detailed work or immersive entertainment, but it comes at the cost of portability. 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 14X OLED
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.6/10
8.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
376.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a better screen than the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED for software development, and content creation.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED has 6 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.
Cost
$999
$575
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED has a price of $999 and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED costs $575.
The ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED and ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED 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
6.7/10
6.5/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
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 14X 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
7.9/10
7.7/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 14X OLED are both 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
7.6/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
3200 x 2000
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
OLED
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Zenbook 14X 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.
Software Development
7.8/10
7.5/10
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 14X 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.
Portability
Very Good
Very Good
16.0in
SIZE
14.0in
3.3 lbs
WEIGHT
3.4 lbs
0.6in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 16 OLED both have very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.8/10
The ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED and ASUS Vivobook S 16 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 16 OLED and the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED compare to other laptops
"While one of the more budget-friendly configurations of the Asus Zenbook 14X OLED may make a compelling case as a top value pick, it’s difficult to be disappointed with the more expensive model we reviewed here. At its core, for all models, it’s a luxury-built laptop with extreme portability and a gorgeous OLED display. Our unit rocks with a snappy Core i9 processor for getting real work done, and the discrete GPU—even if it has a clear power ceiling—is a bonus for creative pros."
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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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