ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel vs. ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel: Which is better?

Here is a side by side comparison between ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel and ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel specs including CPU, RAM, storage, battery, display, and more.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel Pros

Reasons that ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel is better than ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel.

Much faster CPU performance

AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX inside ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel has a 70% better multi-core CPU performance score than the Intel Core i7-1165G7 inside ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel.

Geekbench 5 multi-core score
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel - AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
7,663
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel - AMD Ryzen 7-5800H
7,098
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel - AMD Ryzen 5-5600H
5,476
ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel - Intel Core i7-1165G7
4,487
ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel - Intel Core i5-1135G7
3,980
ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel - Intel Core i3-1115G4
2,445
Supports larger memory

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel supports a larger memory capacity than the ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel. It supports up to 32GB versus 16GB of system memory on the ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel.

Max system memory size
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel
32 GB
ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
16 GB
Supports discrete graphics

Configurable up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 4GB GDDR6 35W TGP vs. integrated

14% larger display

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel has a 16-inch screen size 14% larger than the 14-inch ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel.

Display size
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel
16-inch
ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
14-inch

ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel Pros

Reasons that ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel is better than ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel.

Supports faster memory

ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel supports a faster memory speed than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel. It supports up to 4267MHz versus 3200MHz of system memory on the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel.

Memory type and speed
ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel - LPDDR4X
4,267 MHz
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel - DDR4
3,200 MHz
About 29% lighter

ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel weighed 3.09 pounds, 29% lighter than the 4.30 pounds ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel.

WeightASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
Pound
4.30 lbs.
3.09 lbs.
Kilogram
1.95 kg
1.40 kg

Prices

Here are the latest price updates and offers for both devices.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel Price
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X Laptop, 16” 16:10 Display, Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Earl Grey, K6604JI-AS99
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X Laptop, 16” 16:10 Display, Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 GPU, 32GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Earl Grey, K6604JI-AS99
By ASUS
$1,799.99
$2,199.99 18% OFF
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED Laptop, 16” 16:10 OLED Display, Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 0°Black, K6604JI-ES96
ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X OLED Laptop, 16” 16:10 OLED Display, Intel Core i9-13980HX CPU, NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 4070 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, 0°Black, K6604JI-ES96
By ASUS
$1,470.15
$1,999.99 26% OFF
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15X OLED Laptop, 15.6” OLED Display, Intel Core i7-12650H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Black, K6501ZM-EB74
ASUS VivoBook Pro 15X OLED Laptop, 15.6” OLED Display, Intel Core i7-12650H CPU, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 GPU, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Black, K6501ZM-EB74
By ASUS
$1,279.00
ASUS Zenbook 14X (UX5401, 11th Gen Intel) Price
Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Business Laptop 14.5/'' 2.8K 120Hz Touchscreen (550nits, 100% DCI-P3, Glossy) 13th Gen Intel 14-core i7-13700H 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Backlit Keyboard Thunderbolt Win11 + HDMI Cable
Asus Zenbook 14X OLED Business Laptop 14.5/'' 2.8K 120Hz Touchscreen (550nits, 100% DCI-P3, Glossy) 13th Gen Intel 14-core i7-13700H 16GB RAM 512GB SSD Backlit Keyboard Thunderbolt Win11 + HDMI Cable
By Asus
$794.00
$845.00 6% OFF
ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Laptop, 14.5" WQXGA Touchscreen, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Webcam, Thunderbolts, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro, Gray
ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED Laptop, 14.5" WQXGA Touchscreen, 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H, 16GB RAM, 1TB PCIe SSD, Webcam, Thunderbolts, HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Windows 11 Pro, Gray
By ASUS
$838.00
$899.00 7% OFF
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Laptop, 14†OLED Touch Display, Intel Evo Platform, Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Ponder Blue, UP3404VA-DS74T
ASUS Zenbook 14 Flip OLED Laptop, 14†OLED Touch Display, Intel Evo Platform, Intel Core i7-1360P CPU, Intel Iris Xe Graphics, 16GB RAM, 1TB SSD, Windows 11 Home, Ponder Blue, UP3404VA-DS74T
By ASUS
$1,199.99

Availability

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
Released20212021
Release DateAnnounced on September 02, 2021Announced on September 02, 2021
Applicable Models-
  • ASUS Zenbook 14X (UX5401, 11th Gen Intel)
  • ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX5401, 11th Gen Intel)

Exterior

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
Dimensions14.19 x 10.20 x 0.74 ~ 0.77” (360.5 x 259.0 x 18.9 ~ 19.5 mm)12.25 x 8.70 x 0.63” (311.2 x 221.1 x 15.9 mm)
Weight4.30 lbs (1.95 kg)3.09 lbs (1.40 kg)
Colors
Comet Grey Cool Silver
Pine Grey Eva White
Keyboard and Trackpad
  • Full-size backlit chiclet keyboard.
    With 1.4mm key-travel.
  • Large touchpad with DialPad.
    ASUS DialPad is a virtual interface on the touchpad that puts you in full control of adjustments in compatible Adobe® creative software, so you can stay fully focused on the task at hand.
  • Full-size backlit chiclet keyboard
    With 1.4mm key-travel and spill-resistant keyboard.
  • Large touchpad with NumberPad 2.0
    ASUS NumberPad is a dual-function touchpad with an integrated LED-illuminated numeric keypad. Even when NumberPad is activated, the touchpad can be used for cursor control thanks to its intelligent software.

Display

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
Size16 Inches14 Inches
Info
  • 16.0” WQXGA 120Hz Display
    2560 x 1600 16:10 IPS-level panel LED Backlit 120Hz refresh rate 500nits 100% DCI-P3 color gamut PANTONE Validated Anti-glare display 86% Screen-to-body ratio
  • 16.0” 4K OLED 60Hz Display
    3840 x 2400 16:10 0.2ms response time 400nits 550nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 color gamut 1000000:1 contrast ratio VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500 1.07 billion colors PANTONE Validated Glossy display 70% less harmful blue light SGS Eye Care Display 86% Screen-to-body ratio
  • 14.0” WQXGA Display
    2560 x 1600 16:10 IPS-level Panel LED Backlit 400nits brightness 100% DCI-P3 color gamut Anti-glare display 92% Screen-to-body ratio
  • 14.0” 2.8K OLED 90Hz Display
    2880 x 1800 16:10 LED Backlit 0.2ms response time 550nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 color gamut 1000000:1 contrast ratio VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500 1.07 billion colors PANTONE Validated Glossy display 70% less harmful blue light SGS Eye Care Display 92% Screen-to-body ratio
  • 14.0” 2.8K OLED 90Hz with Touch & Ink Display
    2880 x 1800 16:10 LED Backlit 0.2ms response time 550nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 color gamut 1000000:1 contrast ratio VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500 1.07 billion colors PANTONE Validated Glossy display 70% less harmful blue light SGS Eye Care Display Touch screen Stylus support 92% Screen-to-body ratio
  • 14.0” 4K OLED 90Hz Display
    3840 x 2400 16:10 LED Backlit 0.2ms response time 550nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 color gamut 1000000:1 contrast ratio VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500 1.07 billion colors PANTONE Validated Glossy display 70% less harmful blue light SGS Eye Care Display 92% Screen-to-body ratio
  • 14.0” 4K OLED 90Hz with Touch & Ink Display
    3840 x 2400 16:10 LED Backlit 0.2ms response time 550nits peak brightness 100% DCI-P3 color gamut 1000000:1 contrast ratio VESA CERTIFIED Display HDR True Black 500 1.07 billion colors PANTONE Validated Glossy display 70% less harmful blue light SGS Eye Care Display Touch screen Stylus support 92% Screen-to-body ratio

Ports

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
Left
  • 2 x USB-A 
    USB 2.0 (480 Mbps).
Right
  • 1 x USB-A 
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps).
  • 1 x Thunderbolt™️ 4
    Supports 40 Gbps transfer speed, DisplayPort, and Power Delivery
  • 1 x HDMI 1.4
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Audio jack
    3.5mm jack
  • 1 x DC-in 
    ø4.5 barrel style connector
Left
  • 2 x Thunderbolt™️ 4
    USB4 (40 Gbps), DisplayPort, and Power Delivery.
  • 1 x HDMI 2.0b
Right
  • 1 x USB-A 
    USB 3.2 Gen 2 (10 Gbps).
  • 1 x MicroSD card reader
  • 1 x Audio jack

Internal Specs

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
Processor
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H
    6 cores, 12 threads, 3.30 → 4.20 GHz, 3MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.20 → 4.40 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    8 cores, 16 threads, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz, 4MB L2 Cache, 16MB L3 Cache, 45W
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    2 cores, 4 threads, 3.00 → 4.10 GHz, 6MB SmartCache, 28W
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.40 → 4.20 GHz, 8MB SmartCache, 28W
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    4 cores, 8 threads, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz, 12MB SmartCache, 28W
Integrated Graphics
  1. AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    7 Graphics Cores, 1800 MHz
  2. AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2000 MHz
  3. AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX
    AMD Radeon™ Graphics
    8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
  1. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G4
    Intel® UHD Graphics
    48 Execution Units, 400 → 1250 MHz
  2. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    80 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
  3. 11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G7
    Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
    96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Memory
8GB 16GB 32GB
3200MHz Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM
  • Memory Slots: Onboard memory
  • Memory Type: DDR4 Memory
  • Memory Speed: 3200 MHz
8GB 16GB
4266 MHz Dual-channel LPDDR4x SDRAM
  • Memory Slots: Onboard memory
  • Memory Type: LPDDR4x Memory
  • Memory Speed: 4266 MHz
Discrete GraphicsNVIDIA® GeForce® RTX™ 3050 Laptop GPU - 4GB GDDR6
Boost up to 1700MHz at 35W (50W with Dynamic Boost), NVIDIA Max-Q technology for peak performance and efficiency.
-
Storage
512GB 1TB
M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
  • Storage Slots: 1 x M.2 2280 slot
512GB 1TB
M.2 NVMe™ PCIe® 3.0 SSD
  • Storage Slots: 1 x M.2 2280 slot

Connectivity

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
Wi-FiWiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Dual Band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz WiFi 6 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.0

Battery

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
Size96 Wh
3S2P, 6-cell Li-ion battery
63 Wh
3S1P, 3-cell Li-ion battery
Power Supply
  • 90W power adaptor
    ø4.5 AC Adapter rated at 19V/4.74A.
  • 120W power adaptor
    ø4.5 AC Adapter rated at 20V/6A.
100W power adaptor
Type-C AC Adapter rated at 20V/5A.

Software

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
OS
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Windows 10 Home Windows 10 Pro Windows 11 Home Windows 11 Pro
Free Upgrade to Windows 11
Built-in Apps
  • ProArt Creator Hub
  • MyASUS App Features
    AppDeals System diagnosis Battery health charging Fan Profile Splendid Tru2Life Function key lock WiFi SmartConnect TaskFirst Link to MyASUS Live update ASUS OLED Care AI Noise Canceling
  • MyASUS App Features
    AppDeals System diagnosis Battery health charging Fan Profile Splendid Tru2Life Function key lock WiFi SmartConnect TaskFirst Link to MyASUS Live update ASUS OLED Care AI Noise Canceling
  • ScreenXpert
  • McAfee

Camera & Audio

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
CameraFront-facing camera with built-in privacy shutter.
720p HD (1280x720 resolution) camera.
Front-facing camera.
720p HD (1280x720 resolution) camera.
Audio
  • Built-in speaker with Harman/Kardon (Mainstream)
  • Built-in array microphone
    with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support.
  • Built-in speaker with Harman/Kardon (Premium)
  • Built-in array microphone
    with Cortana and Alexa voice-recognition support.

Misc

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
SensorsFingerprint sensor integrated with Power KeyFingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
Security
  • BIOS Booting User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
  • BIOS Booting User Password Protection
  • Trusted Platform Module (Firmware TPM)
  • Fingerprint sensor integrated with Power Key
In the box
  • ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X N7600 (Intel)
  • Power Adapter
  • Wired optical mouse
  • Carry bag
  • ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 (11th Gen Intel)
  • Power Adapter
  • Sleeve
  • Stylus
  • USB-A to RJ45 gigabit ethernet adapter

Key Features

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel
At Glance
Released in Late
2021
16:10 4K
16”
OLED HDR
Weight
4.30 lb
1.95 kg
Up to
AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX
8C/16T, 3.30 → 4.60 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,416
Single Core
Geekbench 5
7,663
Multi-Core
With integrated
AMD Radeon™ Graphics
8 Graphics Cores, 2100 MHz
Configurable up to
32GB
3200 MHz DDR4
Nvidia GeForce
RTX 3050
4GB GDDR6 35W TGP
ASUS IceCool Plus
Dual-fan cooling system
Single
Thunderbolt 4
40Gbps, DP, PD
Supports
ProArt Creator Hub
Software
Released in Late
2021
16:9 4K
14”
OLED HDR 90Hz
Weight
3.09 lb
1.40 kg
Up to
Intel Core i7-1165G7
4C/8T, 2.80 → 4.70 GHz
Geekbench 5
1,374
Single Core
Geekbench 5
4,487
Multi-Core
With integrated
Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics
96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz
Configurable up to
16GB
4267 MHz LPDDR4X

Comparison Summary

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel vs. ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel

ASUS has released the Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel, a 16-inch machine, in late-2021. It is powered by up to an octa-core AMD Ryzen 9-5900HX with a boost clock speed up to 4.60 GHz. The laptop has a dedicated GPU option up to Nvidia GeForce RTX 3050 with 4GB GDDR6 35W TGP.

On the other hand, we have the 14-inch Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel was introduced by ASUS around the same time in late-2021. It comes with up to a quad-core Intel Core i7-1165G7 with a boost clock speed up to 4.70 GHz. It has an integrated graphics option up to Intel® Iris® Xe Graphics (96 Execution Units, 400 → 1300 MHz).

Geekbench 5 Single Core

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel1
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H1,24087.57%
2
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H1,33494.21%
3
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX1,416100.00%
ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel1
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G41,16382.13%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G71,19584.39%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G71,37497.03%
01,416

Geekbench 5 Multi Core

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel1
AMD Ryzen™ 5 5600H5,47671.46%
2
AMD Ryzen™ 7 5800H7,09892.63%
3
AMD Ryzen™ 9 5900HX7,663100.00%
ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel1
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i3-1115G42,44531.91%
2
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i5-1135G73,98051.94%
3
11th Gen Intel® Core™ i7-1165G74,48758.55%
07,663

The ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel has a 16-inch display which is considerably larger than the 14-inch ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel. In addition, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel weighs 4.30 lbs. about 39% heavier than the 3.09 lbs. ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel. Moreover, measured at 14.19” x 10.2” x 0.77”, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel is much bulkier than the ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel at 12.25” x 8.7” x 0.63”.

ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | IntelASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel

Moving over to upgradability, ASUS claims that the ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel supports up to 32GB 3200 MHz DDR4 memory. However, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Fortunately, it comes with a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace and upgrade in the future.

For ASUS Zenbook 14X UX5401 | Intel, it supports up to 16GB 4267 MHz LPDDR4X memory. Like ASUS Vivobook Pro 16X | Intel, it has an onboard memory module that is not upgradable by the users. Luckily, it has a single removable M.2 SSD slot that users can replace or upgrade when needed.

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