For a tighter budget and less intensive tasks, the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers solid general use but with lower storage capacity and computing power; it's lighter, enhancing portability. Conversely, if investing more for stronger performance in 3D, machine learning or engineering is the priority, and enhanced display quality is desired, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 excels, boasting a dedicated GPU, higher resolution, and better battery life. The tradeoffs come with slightly more weight and increased cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 is fair for general use with a mid-range CPU and RAM, adequate screen color representation, and average battery life, making it reasonably portable and affordable. Conversely, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 excels in general use with a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, a high-quality screen with better color accuracy, longer battery life for extended use without charging, and superior qualities like storage capacity, keyboard, and speaker sound, albeit at a higher price point.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its more powerful Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of up to 90Hz, versus the ASUS Vivobook 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. Additionally, the Lenovo offers better CPU performance and screen quality, which are also important for an enriched gaming and 3D experience.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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's screen may not be as sharp or bright, affecting its clarity and readability, which is especially important for everyday tasks like browsing or document editing. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7's display offers better color accuracy and a broader range of colors, crucial for tasks in engineering and design where precise color representation is needed. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can make fast-paced visuals less smooth and responsive.
Battery
7.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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 Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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