ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N vs ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128

Benchmark-weighted head-to-head · data updated 2026-08-19

Winner: ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128

ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 takes 7 weighted points vs 2.5, winning on CPU Benchmark, Price, Value Score. The winner also sits in a more competitive value tier — a clear-cut call.

ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N

Intel Core i3-1215U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
4.2 (461)
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ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128

Intel Core i3-1315U · Integrated (Intel iGPU)

Under $400
3.9 (6)
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Use-Case Scores

CategoryVivobook 5Z8NVivobook X1404VA-I38128
Gaming2.1/102.1/10
Productivity4.2/102.6/10
Programming3.1/102.5/10
Engineering / 3D2.6/102.6/10
Student5.6/103.7/10
Travel / Portability5.7/102.8/10
AI Workloads2.3/102.3/10
Value for Money6.8/107/10

Detailed Specification Comparison

SpecVivobook 5Z8NVivobook X1404VA-I38128
CPUIntel Core i3-1215UIntel Core i3-1315U
PassMark Score10,77411,515
CPU Cores2P+4E2P+4E
GPUIntegrated (Intel iGPU)Integrated (Intel iGPU)
G3DMark Score——
RAM8 GB DDR48 GB DDR4
RAM UpgradeableNo (soldered)No (soldered)
Storage256 GBSSD128 GBSSD
Display14″ IPS14″ IPS
Resolution1920x10801920x1080
Refresh Rate60 Hz60 Hz
Pixel Density157 PPI157 PPI
TouchscreenNoNo
Weight3.09 lbsnull lbs
Thickness0.7″0.7″
Amazon Rating4.2 ★ (461)3.9 ★ (6)
Value Score6.8/107/10

CPU Comparison

The ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128's Intel Core i3-1315U is ~7% faster in multi-threaded PassMark (11,515 vs 10,774). In practice the difference is marginal.

GPU & Gaming

Neither carries a dedicated GPU — both fine for esports at low settings, neither for modern AAA gaming.

Productivity & Battery

Office scores: 4.2/10 vs 2.6/10. Battery isn't in our dataset, but both share a similar power class, so expect comparable endurance.

Display

Vivobook 5Z8N: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Vivobook X1404VA-I38128: 14″ IPS 1920x1080 @ 60 Hz. Panel quality is effectively even.

RAM, Storage & Upgradeability

Vivobook 5Z8N: 8 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 256 GBSSD. Vivobook X1404VA-I38128: 8 GB DDR4 (soldered) + 128 GBSSD.

Build & Portability

3.09 lbs / 0.7″ vs null lbs / 0.7″. The ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N is 3.1 lbs lighter — significant for daily carry. Travel scores: 5.7 vs 2.8.

Value

Value scores land 6.8/10 vs 7/10. The ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 extracts more performance per dollar.

Final Verdict

Buy the ASUS Vivobook X1404VA-I38128 — it wins the weighted spec battle and costs less. Choose the ASUS Vivobook 5Z8N only if portability matter more to you.

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