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The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is highly portable, lightweight with longer battery life, and an OLED screen which is excellent for general use like watching movies with vibrant colors. It has more RAM, making it better for multitasking, and the cost is slightly less when compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 7. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a larger screen with a higher refresh rate, important for gaming and smoother visuals, and a discrete Nvidia graphics card, which significantly enhances performance for 3D rendering, machine learning, and intensive gaming tasks. However, it is heavier and has shorter battery life, making it less portable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
- Very good for gaming and AI
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.5
8.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13's Iris Xe graphics and lower refresh rate display are adequate for casual gaming and 3D applications, but the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and higher screen refresh rate excels, delivering a superior gaming and 3D experience more suitable for intensive usage.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.7
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, a laptop with a good screen resolution and brightness offers clear, vibrant displays which is true for both the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7, despite their poor gaming performance. Engineering and design professionals need accurate color representation, which both laptops provide through wide color gamuts, making them suitable for such tasks. However, gamers and those into 3D applications prefer screens with high refresh rates to ensure smooth visuals, an area where these two laptops fall short, as their strengths lie elsewhere in screen quality aspects.
Battery
11.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 7 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.
Portability
Best in Class
Good
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,512
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,512.
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Key similarities
General Use
8.6
8.2
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for general use.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its OLED display, offers excellent screen quality and vibrant colors, combined with high RAM for smooth multitasking, making it very suitable for general use. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has a powerful AMD processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, ensuring strong performance for a variety of tasks, and while heavier, its increased battery capacity and substantial screen size offer an advantage for those who prioritize larger displays and longer unplugged usage.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers excellent screen quality, color accuracy, and portability, with a high-resolution OLED display that makes it a solid choice for design tasks, but its integrated GPU may limit it in engineering applications requiring intense graphics processing. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" combines a powerful CPU with a high-end dedicated GPU and a larger screen, which provides superior performance for engineering software, although it's less portable and has a lower screen color accuracy compared to the ASUS.
Content Creation
8.5
8.3
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very good for content creation.
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
8.3
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" are both very 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.6
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 Zenbook S 13 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,512 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 14.1'' x 10.2'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 4.4 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 10.21" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 7840HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 240Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 502 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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Andreas Osthoff | May 2023
"The Asus Zenbook S 13 is the slimmest OLED ultrabook worldwide struggles with annoying fans. The new Zenbook S 13 leaves us with mixed feelings, particularly since last year's model was so good. Asus has completely reworked the device, making the laptop noticeably slimmer. The result also looks good and the case makes a great impression, particularly also in terms of the stability. The new plasma ceramic surface feels great, and there are no problems with fingerprints. In addition, it now includes some of the known connections such as an HDMI port and a regular USB-A connection, which is a good achievement in such a slim device."
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Benjamin Herzig | November 2022
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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.
About Lenovo
Lenovo is a Chinese technology company, and one of the largest personal computer vendor. They are well known for a variety of technology products, including laptops. Their consumer series include their entry level IdeaPad and LOQ series and mid-to-high-end Yoga and Legion series. On the business-oriented side, their series include their entry-level ThinkBook series and mid-to-high-end ThinkPad series. Lenovo laptops offer strong performance for reasonable prices, and are often on sale.
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