The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a budget-friendly laptop that offers moderate performance for general use, such as web browsing and office applications, with a focus on portability due to its lightweight and thin design. It has integrated graphics, which are sufficient for daily tasks but not for intensive gaming or 3D work. The battery life is average, suitable for working on the go for several hours. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7 costs more but provides significantly higher performance with its dedicated graphics, making it well-suited for gaming, 3D rendering, and machine learning tasks. It also has a better keyboard, speakers, and build quality. However, it is heavier and less portable than the Vivobook, which could be a drawback if you move around frequently. Choose the ASUS Vivobook 14 for everyday tasks with an emphasis on portability and affordability, and the Lenovo Legion 7 for high-end gaming and professional work, if portability is not a primary concern. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a lower-tier CPU and half the RAM of the Lenovo Legion 7, contributing to its fair rating for general use, whereas the Legion has a high-performance CPU and more RAM, boosting its capability for such tasks. Despite both having good screen quality, the Legion 7's higher-resolution display surpasses the Vivobook's, but the ASUS is more portable and has slightly better battery life, making it more convenient for on-the-go use, compared to the bulkier and more power-hungry Legion 7.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 in gaming and 3D tasks primarily because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU compared to the integrated Intel i5-1235U Iris Xe graphics in the Vivobook, and a higher screen refresh rate of 165Hz versus 60Hz on the Vivobook, making for smoother visuals in fast-paced games. While the Legion 7 also has a better CPU and screen quality, these differences amplify its suitability for more demanding gaming and 3D applications where graphics performance and refresh rates are crucial.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.2/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has modest capabilities for engineering with an Intel i5 processor, integrated graphics, and a standard full HD screen, whereas the Lenovo Legion 7 offers superior performance for demanding tasks with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 graphics, and a sharper, brighter display which benefits engineering and design work.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 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 an average display that provides sufficient resolution and brightness for browsing, writing, and streaming, which is adequate for general tasks and engineering use, but it may lack the wide color gamut necessary for precision in design-related professions. The Lenovo Legion 7, with its higher-quality display, excels in offering vibrant and accurate colors that professionals in engineering and design would appreciate, enhancing their work with better color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo Legion 7 have displays that don’t refresh as quickly as desired, leading to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenes.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 7 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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