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Updated January 10, 2024·
If portability is key, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is lighter and thinner, making it easier to carry. For better performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher max refresh rate display. However, the Lenovo is heavier, which may reduce its convenience for travel. The ASUS offers better battery life and a higher quality OLED screen, ideal for professionals needing true color representation, and its keyboard and build quality are rated slightly higher. The Lenovo has a touchscreen and a higher capacity battery, potentially offering an edge in interactive use and longer unplugged time. Both laptops have ample storage and memory for general use and engineering tasks, though the ASUS comes with more RAM. Consider what's most important for your use: portability and screen quality, or gaming and intensive task performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Zenbook S 13
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for software development
- Very good overall display quality
- Best in class portability
- Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
- The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6
8.0
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 are both very good for general use, though the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Software Development
8.3
7.8
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 comes with a higher resolution and brightness, offering crisper text and vibrant colors, making it superior to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which still provides a good viewing experience but is less remarkable in display clarity and illumination. The ASUS's advantage for engineering and design lies in its wider color gamuts, allowing for more precise color work, which is essential for such professional tasks, while the Lenovo performs adequately in this regard but isn't as exceptional. However, when it comes to gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion, neither laptop excels due to their lower refresh rates, but both are sufficient for casual gaming or light 3D work.
Portability
Best in Class
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
14.5in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,200
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.5
6.7
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Zenbook S 13 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2
7.7
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Zenbook S 13 to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13, with its high-resolution OLED screen, and ample RAM, excels in screen quality and multitasking capabilities, crucial for engineering and design workflows, whereas the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, though slightly heavier and less portable, stands out with a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU and a higher refresh rate screen, offering an edge in graphic-intensive tasks and smoother visuals. Additionally, the Zenbook's excellent heat management and quiet operation make it comfortable for prolonged use, while the Slim Pro's extra features like touch screen and hardware ray tracing support cater to more specific user needs in design and gaming scenarios.
Content Creation
8.5
8.0
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
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 Slim Pro 7 14 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.
Battery
11.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Build Quality
7.6
7.8
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Zenbook S 13 | Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,400 | $1,200 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | February 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 11.7'' x 8.5'' x 0.46'' | 12.9'' x 8.9'' x 0.61'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.2 lbs | 3.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 11.66" | 12.91" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.52" | 8.92" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-1355U | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 32 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 11 Hours | 12 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 73 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 13.3" | 14.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 90Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 365 nits | 334 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9.5/10 | 8.4/10 | |
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 | 8/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 1 | |
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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Matthew S. Smith | May 2023
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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