In choosing between the ASUS Zenbook S 13 and the Lenovo Yoga 6, consider your priorities. The ASUS offers higher storage and RAM, better for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering work, with an OLED display providing vibrant colors, at a higher price. It is also lightweight, enhancing portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo has a touchscreen and slightly longer battery life, which may be useful for general use or presentations. It is also more affordable but has less storage and RAM, making it less suitable for demanding applications. Both devices are recently released and offer modern features, so your decision should weigh cost against performance needs. 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
Best in class portability
Very good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo Yoga 6
Excellent battery life
Key differences
General Use
8.6/10
7.6/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
365.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
11.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.5 Hours
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
9.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for general use, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers a superior screen with higher resolution, higher brightness, and wider color coverage, making it optimal for tasks demanding accurate color and crisp visuals, coupled with a stronger CPU and more memory for smoother performance; its high portability and excellent build and heat management further justify its edge for general use.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
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 Yoga 6 is good.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 outperforms in engineering and design with a higher-end CPU, more RAM, and a better quality OLED screen, lending it an edge for intensive tasks and color-accurate work. However, the Lenovo Yoga 6 offers a 2-in-1 convertible form factor for versatility, which might appeal to those prioritizing flexibility alongside a still capable CPU, sufficient RAM for many tasks, and a decent IPS touchscreen.
Content Creation
8.5/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
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 Yoga 6 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
32.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.7/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 is very good for software development, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 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
6.7/10
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
365.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
271.0 nits
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a better screen than the Lenovo Yoga 6 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 excels in general use and engineering design due to its high-resolution display and wide color gamut coverage, which ensures crisp visuals and accurate colors necessary for detailed work. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion is crucial. Conversely, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 provides sufficient quality for engineering tasks with decent color accuracy, its lower resolution and brightness level result in a less vibrant and sharp experience for general use, and like the ASUS, its modest refresh rate isn't ideal for the demands of 3D and gaming.
Battery
11.0 Hours
12.5 Hours
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has 11 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Yoga 6 has 12.5 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
Very Good
13.3in
SIZE
13.3in
2.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.4in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has best in class portability, while the Lenovo Yoga 6 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,400
$1,045
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 has a price of $1,400 and the Lenovo Yoga 6 costs $1,045.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo Yoga 6 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 offers better gaming and 3D capabilities as it is equipped with a stronger GPU, the Intel Iris Xe, which generally provides superior graphics performance compared to the AMD Ryzen 7 7730U Vega 8 GPU in the Lenovo Yoga 6.
Build Quality
7.6/10
7.4/10
The ASUS Zenbook S 13 and Lenovo Yoga 6 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 Yoga 6 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 AMD R7-7730U in the Lenovo Yoga 6 13 provides a suitable answer to the limited cooling capabilities of a convertible - especially in tablet mode. It draws high computing power from a comparatively limited power supply so that less heat has to be dissipated at the same time."
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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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