Hi there.
I'm looking to replace my old 15.6" notebook with a new 14" model for more portability. My eyes went on two specific ASUS models, but I'm happy to listen any suggestion about other notebook in the 14" form factor region.
- Asus Vivobook 14 Pro: https://www.laptoparena.net/asus/notebook-asus-vivobook-m3401qc-km068w-90nb0vf2-m001k0-blue-82780
- Asus Zephyrus G14: https://www.laptoparena.net/asus/notebook-asus-rog-ga401qc-k2175w-90nr05t3-m002t0-blackgrey-82493
Now a bit of analysis and context.
- Display: the Vivobook 14 has an OLED panel which should be visually better than the IPS one on the Zephyrus G14. However, I'm aware of potential burn-in issues on OLED panels. Apparently ASUS introduced a few options to prevent or reduce this problem, but we're going into uncharted territories with OLED in notebboks, so the display longevity in the Vivobook 14 it's not clear.
- CPU: Ryzen 5 5600H vs Ryzen 7 5800HS. Which one is better? What is the gap in performance between them?
- GPU: RTX 3050 for both models. A bit meh, not a great graphics card. It should be sufficient to run the game at the highest settings. I'm not a triple AAA gamer, so I hope to play in high presets in games like FM, F1 Manager and FIFA for the next 4-5 years. Maybe even Crusader Kings or Cities Skylines, but they aren't on the top of my list.
- RAM: both have 16GB. However, it's soldered to the motherboard on the Vivobook, so no upgrades for it. The Zephyrus G14 have 8GB soldered to the mo-bo and 8GB separated, so there's room for future upgrades, which is nice if I want to increase the life span of the PC.
- Price: last, but not least, it's an important discriminating factor. I could buy the Vivobook 14 Pro for €793 in my region, while the Zephyrus G14 is priced at €966. I'd like to stay below the €1000 threshold, so they both tick the option, but which one to choose in terms of durability, battery life, display, processor and general build quality? Should I bite the bullet and go for the Zephyrus G14 or just pick the Vivobook 14?
Thanks in advance and sorry for the long post.