The ASUS Vivobook 14 is often significantly less expensive and may be more suited for general use, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is at a midrange price point and offers more powerful performance suitable for premium business use and gaming. The Vivobook may appeal if budget and portability are key factors, with its lighter weight and smaller screen size. In contrast, the Legion Slim has a larger and higher-resolution display, more memory, and a more potent graphics card, which can handle more intensive tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, and gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16"
Very good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
502.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers fair performance for general use, largely because it comes with modest CPU, RAM, and storage, paired with a screen that has baseline resolution and limited color coverage, it aims at balancing price with everyday tasks ensuring portability and reasonable battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" steps up considerably in performance with a stronger CPU, double the RAM, a much sharper and brighter display with higher color accuracy, and a larger battery, although it's less portable and likely pricier, making it a robust choice for more demanding general use and even gaming or creative tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and a standard 60 Hz refresh rate display, provides a fair experience for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 stands out with a superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a high 240 Hz refresh rate screen, making it very good for those tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo's CPU and screen quality, being somewhat important factors, also surpass those of the ASUS Vivobook 14, contributing to its overall enhanced performance for gaming and 3D work.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers moderate processing and graphics power with an average screen which can handle engineering and design tasks but may be limited in more intensive scenarios. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a stronger CPU, more RAM, a high-end graphics card, and a superior screen, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design work, although it is heavier and possibly less convenient to carry around.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" is very 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
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 Slim 7 16" is very 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
8.7/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
502.0 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, while adequate for everyday tasks, has a screen that lacks the sharpness and brightness preferred for optimal viewing experiences, which may not satisfy users needing clarity and vibrancy for engineering visuals or immersive gaming. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7, on the other hand, boasts a higher quality display with better color accuracy and range, making it ideal for professionals in engineering and design who require precise color representation for their work. However, its lower refresh rate may not be enough for gaming and 3D applications where fluid motion and rapid on-screen changes are crucial for the best experience.
Portability
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.4 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" 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 16" and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,680
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 16" costs $1,680.
"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."
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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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