The ASUS Vivobook 14 is a budget-friendly option with a larger screen and is likely less expensive than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, but it has half the storage and RAM, and a slightly less powerful processor. While it's heavier and thicker than the Lenovo, it could be a good fit for general use. The Lenovo, however, costs more and offers a higher-resolution touchscreen with a taller aspect ratio, making it better suited for tasks that benefit from more vertical space like document editing and web development. Its lightweight and thin design make it highly portable, and it's equipped with a better build quality and higher performance for engineering tasks. If you value portability and performance for professional use over price, the Lenovo might be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Good for general use
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.3/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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, may have a screen that lacks the sharpness, clarity, and brightness desired for an optimal viewing experience, impacting your satisfaction during prolonged use or in brightly lit environments. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga boasts a higher quality display with better resolution and brightness, which translates to clearer and more vibrant images for both general use and detail-oriented work like engineering and design, though the range of colors it covers may not be the widest. For gaming and 3D applications, neither laptop's display is ideal, as they lack the high refresh rates that contribute to smoother visuals and more responsive gameplay; however, they can still run less demanding games or 3D tasks that don't prioritize rapid motion.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has 8 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$725
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga offers a higher quality screen, more memory and storage for smoother multitasking, and a longer battery life when compared to the ASUS Vivobook 14, which, while still suitable for general use, may not perform as well with intensive applications due to its lower RAM and CPU capabilities, and also offers a shorter battery life. Additionally, the ThinkPad is more portable and has a higher build quality, making it more durable for on-the-go usage, whereas the Vivobook, though less expensive, compromises on these attributes for a lower price point.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are fair for gaming and 3D tasks as both have integrated Iris Xe graphics which are capable but not optimized for high-end gaming or professional 3D work. Additionally, both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate, which is adequate for general use but less ideal for fast-paced gaming that benefits from higher refresh rates.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 offers fair performance in engineering and design due to its standard CPU, limited RAM, and integrated GPU which may not handle intensive tasks as smoothly, and average screen quality. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, on the other hand, provides good capabilities for such tasks with a high-quality screen, more RAM for larger projects, and similar integrated GPU, plus the added benefit of better portability and keyboard quality which are appealing for on-the-go professionals.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be 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
7.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga to be 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga compare to other laptops
"The ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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