If portability is important, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is lighter and offers better battery life than the ASUS Vivobook 14, making it easier to carry around and use for longer without charging. For those needing more power and storage, the ThinkBook 13s also has a faster processor, more RAM, a higher resolution touchscreen, and greater storage capacity. However, the Vivobook 14 is generally less expensive, which may be appealing if budget is a main concern. Both have a solid build quality, but the ThinkBook 13s has a slight edge in overall performance suitable for more demanding tasks, such as engineering, 3D and machine learning, or general use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.5/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is considered better for engineering and design due to its superior main processor, which is critical in handling computationally demanding tasks, twice the RAM for efficient multitasking, and a higher quality GPU that supports better graphics performance. While the ASUS Vivobook 14 offers fair performance with an adequate processor and GPU for less intensive tasks, its lower RAM and screen quality, although sufficient for general use, limit its capability in more demanding engineering and design workflows.
Content Creation
6.9/10
7.8/10
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 ThinkBook 13s 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
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 has adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but falls short in color range, making it less than ideal for engineering and design work that demands precise color accuracy. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers superior panel quality and color accuracy that benefits engineers and designers who require more robust color representation. However, both laptops have low refresh rates, which results in less than optimal experiences for gaming and 3D applications where higher refresh rates are crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has somewhat better 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 ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they have integrated graphics, which can handle less demanding games and 3D applications but may struggle with more intense tasks. While both feature the same screen refresh rate which is adequate for casual gaming, the ThinkBook has a higher screen resolution and quality, offering sharper visuals, and its CPU is more powerful, which can slightly improve performance in certain applications compared to the Vivobook's slightly lower-end CPU and screen.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s compare to other laptops
"The best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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