To put it as simply as possible, Vivobooks are less expensive because they often use less expensive parts. The chassis is the poster child of this design philosophy. Vivobook components are housed in durable cases, but Zenbooks get special treatment thanks to a material known as ceraluminum. This substance is a combination of aluminum and ceramic, making it both more durable and lighter weight than a standard laptop shell. While many Vivobooks and Zenbooks feature some of the same internal...