If you prioritize a larger screen, slightly longer battery life, and a touchscreen, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is a solid choice. However, if portability and a slight edge in general use are more important, the ASUS Vivobook 14 would be preferable. The IdeaPad has more storage and a slightly better keyboard, but the Vivobook is lighter and more portable. Both are budget-friendly and have similar performance for general tasks, but neither are ideal for intensive gaming or demanding engineering software. The choice depends on whether you value portability or screen size and battery life more. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Software Development
6.8/10
7.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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
6.3/10
6.5/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 have screens that provide sufficient resolution and brightness, but they may not stand out in terms of vividness or viewing angles due to the panel technology they use. For engineering and design tasks, while both laptops offer clarity and detail, professionals might find the color accuracy limited because the displays fall short in covering professional color gamuts like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, these laptops may not satisfy users looking for fluid motion and fast-paced visuals since they lack high refresh rate displays that contribute to smoother on-screen action.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$771
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $771.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" boasts a higher storage capacity, a more powerful AMD Ryzen CPU, a brighter screen, and better battery life, all of which contribute to its suitability for general use. In contrast, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers adequate performance with an Intel CPU and sufficient RAM, its smaller screen, lower brightness, and shorter battery life make it less ideal for such purposes.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are both considered fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated GPUs (Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe for ASUS and AMD Ryzen 7 5825U Vega 8 for Lenovo), which are not as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both laptops have displays with a standard 60Hz refresh rate, which is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for fast-paced games that benefit from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with an Intel i5 CPU, Iris Xe GPU, and a 14-inch screen, offers moderate performance and portability for engineering, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" with a Ryzen 7 CPU, Vega 8 GPU, and a larger, 15.6-inch screen provides higher performance capabilities but is less portable due to its larger size and weight. Screen quality for both is sufficient for design work with their 1920 x 1080 resolution IPS displays, but the IdeaPad has a higher brightness level and slightly lower color coverage, making both fair options for engineering and design use.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" to be good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" compare to other laptops
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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