The ASUS Vivobook 14 is typically less expensive than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, making it a more budget-friendly choice. However, the ThinkPad Z13 offers a higher storage capacity, more RAM, and better performance due to its superior AMD Ryzen processor, which makes it suitable for more intensive tasks such as engineering and 3D/machine learning. The ThinkPad Z13 also has a higher brightness display and a higher screen pixel density, enhancing its display quality, and it is lighter and thinner, making it more portable. Conversely, the Vivobook may sacrifice some performance and features in exchange for a lower price point. If you prioritize a more robust laptop with better specs for demanding applications and better portability, and you are willing to pay a higher price, then the ThinkPad Z13 would be the preferable option. If you need a laptop for general use and you are looking to spend less, the Vivobook 14 would be adequate. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use primarily due to its superior screen quality, including a higher pixel density, brightness, and color coverage, along with twice the RAM and a more powerful processor. Additionally, the ThinkPad's light weight and compact dimensions contribute to its ease of portability and longer battery life, making it a more efficient choice for users on the go.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.3/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 offers better performance for engineering and design with its higher-end CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful GPU than the ASUS Vivobook 14, which has a moderate CPU and GPU, with less RAM, affecting multitasking and complex task execution. Additionally, the ThinkPad Z13 has a higher resolution and brighter display, improving screen quality, which is crucial for design precision, while the Vivobook 14 provides adequate visuals but not as sharp or vibrant as the ThinkPad.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.8/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.7/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
Considering your needs, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its good screen resolution, brightness, and panel type, offers a crisp and vivid display suitable for everyday tasks and detailed engineering work, though for color-sensitive tasks, it may lack some color gamut range. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 fall short with their poor refresh rates, and while their resolutions and panel types are adequate, they won't provide the smooth visuals that demanding games and 3D rendering require. The ASUS Vivobook 14's fair screen quality across different tasks means it's a versatile option, yet not exceptional in any particular domain.
Battery
7.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has 10 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
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
8.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
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The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has an Intel Iris Xe GPU and a standard screen refresh rate of 60Hz which is fair for gaming and 3D but not top-tier, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 includes a stronger AMD Radeon 680M GPU and also a 60Hz screen, allowing for better graphics performance while maintaining the same screen refresh rate.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 compare to other laptops
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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