If you're looking for a budget-friendly option for everyday tasks like browsing and office work, the Asus Vivobook 14 is a good choice with its affordable price while offering decent performance. However, if you need higher performance for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, despite being more expensive, provides significantly more power which may be necessary for those intensive tasks. Keep in mind the Lenovo will likely offer better graphics and a faster processor but might be heavier and have a shorter battery life, making the Vivobook better for those who prioritize portability and longer use on a single charge. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its moderate CPU and RAM, is adequate for everyday tasks, but the Lenovo Legion Slim 5's higher-end processor and double the RAM make it better suited for demanding applications while offering superior screen quality with higher brightness and resolution. While both laptops have good portability, the Vivobook is lighter and easier to carry, but the Legion Slim 5 offers longer battery life for extended use away from power sources.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is equipped with an integrated Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard 60Hz display, which provides a fair gaming experience with moderate graphic details. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 sports a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher 144Hz refresh rate, which enhances gaming and 3D performance, making it better suited for more graphically intense and fluid gaming experiences.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its lower-tier Intel i5 processor, integrated graphics, and less RAM, offers moderate performance suitable for lighter engineering tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 benefits from a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor, dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics, and double the RAM, making it well-equipped for more demanding engineering and design work. Additionally, the Lenovo's larger and higher-quality screen coupled with its better keyboard and advanced GPU features like ray tracing support further enhance its suitability for intensive tasks, though it is heavier and less portable than the lighter and slimmer ASUS Vivobook 14.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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, with its fair screen resolution and brightness, is adequate for daily activities like web browsing and office tasks, but it lacks the wide color gamut necessary for precision in engineering and design work and has a lower refresh rate, which hampers the smooth visuals crucial for gaming and 3D applications. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers better resolution and brightness, enhancing the overall viewing experience for both everyday and professional tasks, and has a color range that's more suited to engineering and design, though it still falls short in refresh rate for optimal gaming and 3D rendering. Neither model delivers the high refresh rates preferred by gaming and 3D enthusiasts, but for users focused on general productivity and professional design, the Lenovo stands out with superior screen qualities.
Portability
Very Good
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 costs $1,000.
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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