Considering your concern about the price, the ASUS Zenbook S 13 is generally more expensive than the Lenovo V15. If the budget is a significant factor for you, the Lenovo V15 offers a more affordable option. However, the Zenbook S 13 offers a more powerful processor, a sharper OLED display compared to the Lenovo's TN panel, and a more compact and lighter design, which makes it more portable. The Zenbook also has a better battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, while less powerful, has a larger screen size, which could be beneficial for tasks that require more screen real estate. The choice depends on whether you prioritize performance, display quality, and portability, or if you are looking for a more cost-effective solution with a larger screen. 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
Very good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
The Lenovo V15 has no clear advantages over the ASUS Zenbook S 13.
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.3/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo V15 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in general use due to its higher RAM capacity, superior screen quality with OLED technology, and a much lighter form factor which enhances portability, alongside very good keyboard and speaker quality, although it commands a higher price.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 typically packs a powerful CPU, ample RAM, and a high-quality GPU which are essential for demanding engineering software, along with a superior screen that benefits design work. In contrast, the Lenovo V15, while still competent, may have less robust specifications and a lower screen quality, making it less optimal for intensive tasks despite being more budget-friendly and offering decent portability and usability for everyday tasks.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.3/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo V15 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
8.3/10
7.1/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo V15 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
8.1/10
5.4/10
13.3in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13's screen has a high resolution and brightness, alongside an advanced panel type, which makes it ideal for general use and engineering tasks that benefit from clear, detailed images and accurate colors. However, its lower refresh rate is less suitable for gaming and 3D applications which require fast, smooth image transitions. The Lenovo V15's screen falls short on these aspects, with lower resolution, brightness, and less-advanced panel type, diminishing the quality across the board for general use, professional engineering, and design work, as well as for gaming and 3D activities which demand higher performance displays.
Battery
11.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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
15.6in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Lenovo V15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.6/10
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,400
$579
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is superior for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful GPU, the Iris Xe Graphics, and its OLED screen with higher brightness and color space coverage which delivers better screen quality. In contrast, the Lenovo V15 has a weaker GPU, the Vega 7 Graphics, and a TN panel with lower brightness and color space coverage, making it less optimal for visually intensive tasks despite having the same screen refresh rate as the ASUS model.
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How the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
"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."
"The strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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