Choose the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, less intensive applications, and better portability due to its lighter weight and more compact size. It is also more budget-friendly. However, for high performance in 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering tasks, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its stronger processor and better GPU is more suitable, despite being heavier and generally more expensive. The Lenovo also boasts a longer battery life and better screen quality for tasks like gaming or video editing. If frequent travel or lower expenses are priorities, consider the ASUS, but if performance and screen quality are paramount, go with the Lenovo. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 due to its more powerful CPU and double the RAM, leading to smoother operation for general use; it also has superior screen quality with higher brightness and broader color coverage. However, the ASUS pride itself on being lighter and more compact, benefiting users seeking portability, although it compromises on screen size, battery life, and overall performance compared to the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is better for gaming and 3D applications due to its Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU and high screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, which are vital for smooth and detailed visuals, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 comes with the lesser performing Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard refresh rate of 60 Hz, making it less suitable for such demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 in engineering and design tasks mainly due to its superior CPU, double the amount of RAM, and a high-end dedicated GPU, which are very important for such workloads; whereas, the ASUS has a less powerful CPU, half the RAM, and relies on integrated graphics. Moreover, the Legion offers better screen quality, a critical factor for design precision, while both laptops have decent portability, though the lighter ASUS might edge out for those prioritizing ease of carrying over raw performance.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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, with reasonable resolution and brightness and an average panel type, provides adequate display clarity and color for everyday tasks but lacks the wide color gamut and high resolution that professionals in engineering and design need for precise color work. Due to its modest refresh rate, gaming and 3D applications won't be as smooth or visually appealing. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7's better screen offers enhanced brightness and higher resolution, making it suitable for professionals needing color accuracy and detail, yet its lower refresh rate doesn't cater well to the demands of high-frame-rate gaming or 3D rendering.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 14 or the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6"
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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