For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 14 is more portable and less expensive, making it a practical choice for everyday tasks and travel-friendly needs. However, if you're involved in more demanding activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, or intensive engineering tasks, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers superior performance thanks to its more powerful processor and graphics card, along with more storage and memory. The Lenovo also has a larger, higher resolution display with touch functionality, better suited for multitasking and creative work, but it is heavier and typically more expensive, which might affect portability and budget considerations. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
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
7.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with its sufficient CPU and RAM, offers adequate performance for daily tasks, but the Lenovo Slim 7 16's more powerful CPU and double the RAM, along with a higher quality screen, provide a more fluid experience for demanding applications. While the Vivobook 14 is lighter and thus more portable, the Slim 7 16, despite its extra weight, compensates with a significantly longer battery life, making it a more robust option for extended use without a power source.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is limited in gaming and 3D due to its integrated GPU, which is less powerful than discrete graphics cards, and a standard screen refresh rate, which is less smooth for fast-paced visuals. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 boasts a more capable Nvidia GPU for better gaming performance and a high refresh rate display that enhances the visual fluidity during gameplay or 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with a lesser-powered CPU, integrated graphics, and a lower resolution screen, offers median capabilities for engineering and design tasks, though it is lighter and slightly more portable compared to the Lenovo Slim 7 16, which excels due to its more powerful CPU, dedicated GPU, and higher resolution screen offering better performance and screen quality for engineering and design use.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.6/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.2/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 stands out with a higher resolution and brighter display, providing crisper text and more vivid images, which is less of a focus on the ASUS Vivobook 14. When it comes to engineering and design, the Lenovo's display covers a wider range of colors, offering richer and more accurate visuals that professionals need, unlike the ASUS Vivobook 14 which has limited color coverage. In terms of gaming and 3D, neither laptop is ideal as they both lack high refresh rates for smooth motion, though they still maintain acceptable resolutions and panel types for other types of content.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo 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
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 14 or the Lenovo Slim 7 16
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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