If you're focused on saving money and need a laptop for everyday tasks like internet browsing, document editing, and media consumption, the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers affordability and adequate performance for general use. However, for more demanding tasks such as gaming, 3D modeling, video editing, or machine learning applications, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro would be more suitable with its higher performance capabilities, at the expense of higher cost and typically shorter battery life. The Legion 5i Pro's increased size and weight may make it less portable than the lightweight Vivobook 14. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is fair for general use, primarily due to its less powerful CPU and lower amount of RAM compared to the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, which offers a more robust performance with a higher-end CPU and doubled RAM, making it good for general use. Moreover, the Legion 5i Pro boasts a superior screen quality and larger battery, enhancing its suitability for a wider range of tasks, but it is less portable and has a shorter battery life than the Vivobook 14 due to its higher power consumption and larger form.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is better suited for gaming and 3D applications because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU combined with a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Lenovo's superior CPU and better screen quality contribute to its enhanced performance in demanding tasks, even if those are somewhat less crucial than the GPU and refresh rate for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is 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.
Software Development
6.8/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
8.1/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Asus Vivobook 14 has a screen that is adequate for tasks like browsing and document editing, but its limited color range and lower brightness can be a disadvantage for engineering applications where color accuracy is important. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i, with its superior color accuracy and higher brightness, provides an immersive experience for general use and is beneficial for precise engineering and design tasks that rely on true-to-life colors. However, despite their respective qualities, neither is optimal for 3D applications or gaming as they lack the high refresh rates needed for fluid motion and fast-paced visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$421
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The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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