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The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a higher resolution OLED display which is beneficial for color-critical work, and is lighter and more portable, making it more suitable for frequent travel. It has longer battery life and a significantly better portability score. However, if you require more graphics performance for tasks such as 3D rendering or engineering simulations, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 comes with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card. It also has a larger screen and its touchscreen could offer additional convenience. The Lenovo is heavier, which may affect its portability, and it has a lower resolution IPS display, but it's priced more affordably than the ASUS. If budget and graphics performance are primary concerns, the Lenovo might be more suitable, while for mobility and screen quality, the ASUS would be the better option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for general use
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
- The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
7.7
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in general use due to its high-quality OLED screen, lightweight design with exceptional portability, and extensive RAM which enhances multitasking capabilities, coupled with a substantial battery life. On the other hand, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a larger screen with high refresh rate suitable for smooth visuals and a dedicated GPU which may appeal to those with moderate gaming or graphics needs, it compromises on portability and battery life, making it less favorable for users who prioritize mobility and longer use away from power sources.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.5
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a powerful CPU, more RAM, and a high-quality OLED screen which is beneficial for engineering and design due to better color accuracy and contrast, whereas the Lenovo Slim 7 16 provides a dedicated GPU for more demanding graphic tasks and a larger, high-refresh-rate screen which is advantageous for detailed and dynamic visual work. While the ASUS is more portable, the Lenovo's larger screen and keyboard may improve productivity, but it's also heavier and larger, potentially affecting portability.
Content Creation
8.5
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
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
7.6
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.1
8.3
13.3in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim 7 16 for general use, engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, both the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 offer screens with pleasing resolution and brightness, making them ideal for tasks like browsing, office applications, and video streaming. In engineering and design, these laptops excel as they cover broad color gamuts essential for accurate color work, but their utility decreases for gaming and 3D because their refresh rates aren't optimized for the fast-paced visuals that these activities often require. While their resolutions and panel types may still deliver a clear image for 3D environments, the lack of high refresh rates can lead to less fluid motion and more noticeable lag during high-speed gaming scenarios.
Battery
11.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
4.6 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.6
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13's performance in gaming and 3D tasks is bolstered by its Intel Iris Xe graphics, which, while capable, may not match the Lenovo Slim 7 16 which includes a more powerful dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU better suited for these tasks. However, while the Zenbook may lag in graphics capabilities, it compensates with a higher-quality OLED screen, although the Lenovo offers a higher screen refresh rate that could be more beneficial for fast-paced gaming experiences.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | Lenovo Slim 7 16 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,440 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | June 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 14'' x 9.7'' x 0.69'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 4.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 9.68" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 6800HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 9.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 75 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 | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 7.6/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 3 | 2 | |
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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Eric Grevstad | March 2022
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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