If you're looking for a more affordable option that can handle everyday tasks, the ASUS Vivobook 14 may suit you well, though its build quality and performance might be lower than the premium Lenovo ThinkBook 13x. The Lenovo offers a more robust construction and often better performance, which is particularly beneficial for business users or those requiring more intensive tasks. The ThinkBook may also offer superior display quality and a lighter, more portable design. If battery life is crucial for you, the Lenovo might edge out the ASUS, providing a longer time away from the charger. However, all these additional benefits come at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 14
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.9/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
8.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, with a less powerful CPU and less RAM, might perform slower in multitasking than the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which could handle general use more smoothly. While the Vivobook may offer a decent screen and battery life, the ThinkBook pulls ahead with higher screen quality and longer battery life, plus it's lighter, making it more portable, but these advantages generally come with a higher price tag.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 14 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x both have moderate GPUs and standard screen refresh rates, making them just adequate for gaming and 3D applications, which typically require more powerful graphics performance and higher refresh rates for optimal experience. While both have decent CPUs and screen quality, these factors are less critical compared to the GPU and refresh rate for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 14 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 14, while adequate, may lag behind the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x in performance due to less powerful CPU, RAM, and GPU, which are crucial for demanding engineering tasks and graphics-related work; additionally, the ThinkBook's superior screen quality offers clearer and sharper visuals for detailed designs. However, the Vivobook 14 might appeal to those prioritizing a balance between cost and performance with acceptable portability and a decent keyboard, though trade-offs include speaker quality and operational noise when compared to the ThinkBook.
Content Creation
6.9/10
8.0/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
7.9/10
6.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.2/10
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 has a resolution and panel type that provide adequate clarity and viewing angles for daily tasks, but it doesn't excel in color accuracy, making it less suitable for precision engineering and design work. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x boasts a higher screen resolution and superior color coverage, ensuring that fine details and color fidelity meet the demands of professional engineering and design. However, both laptops fall short for gaming and 3D due to their screens' lower refresh rates, which can't deliver the smooth visuals preferred in these high-motion environments.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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 13x and ASUS Vivobook 14 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$421
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 14 has a price of $421 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
How the ASUS Vivobook 14 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
ASUS Vivobook 14
Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
GENERAL
Price
Price
$421
$1,399
Release Date
Release Date
March 1, 2023
January 30, 2024
Overall Dimensions
Overall Dimensions
12.8'' x 8.4'' x 0.7''
11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5''
Weight
Weight
3.09 lbs
2.7 lbs
Width
Width
12.79"
11.6"
Depth
Depth
8.42"
8.1"
INTERNAL
Processor
Processor
Intel i5-1235U
Intel Core Ultra 5 125H
RAM
RAM
8 GB
16 GB
DDR Memory Version
DDR Memory Version
4
5
RAM Slots
RAM Slots
1
0
Storage
Storage
256 GB
512 GB
Storage Slots
Storage Slots
1
1
Graphics
Graphics
Iris Xe
Iris Xe
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
Mux Switch / Advanced Optimus
No
No
GPU Type
GPU Type
Integrated
GPU Memory (VRAM)
GPU Memory (VRAM)
N/A
Supports DLSS
Supports DLSS
No
No
Supports Ray Tracing
Supports Ray Tracing
No
No
BATTERY
Battery Life
Battery Life
7 Hours
8 Hours
Battery Capacity
Battery Capacity
42 Wh
74 Wh
SCREEN
Diagonal Size
Diagonal Size
14"
13.5"
Display Technology
Display Technology
IPS
IPS
Resolution
Resolution
1920 x 1080
2880 x 1920
Refresh Rate
Refresh Rate
60Hz
120Hz
Display Brightness
Display Brightness
250 nits
500 nits
Screen Aspect Ratio
Screen Aspect Ratio
16:9
3:2
Pixel Density
Pixel Density
157.35 PPI
256.39 PPI
Contrast
Contrast
Unknown
Unknown
Display Response Time
Display Response Time
Unknown
Unknown
DCI-P3
DCI-P3
50 %
81 %
sRGB
sRGB
67 %
100 %
Adobe RGB
Adobe RGB
50 %
78 %
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS
Build Quality Score
Build Quality Score
7/10
7.6/10
Portability Score
Portability Score
8.5/10
9.4/10
Gaming Laptop Appearance
Gaming Laptop Appearance
No
No
Premium Business Laptop
Premium Business Laptop
No
No
Fan Noise Score
Fan Noise Score
7.5/10
8.4/10
Facial Recognition
Facial Recognition
No
Yes
Upper Side Temp (Max)
Upper Side Temp (Max)
49.2°C
36.5°C
Lower Side Temp (Max)
Lower Side Temp (Max)
54°C
39.6°C
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
Palm Rest Temp (Max)
35.4°C
27.1°C
Keyboard Lighting Color
Keyboard Lighting Color
N/A
White
Warranty Period
Warranty Period
1 year
1 year
HARDWARE FEATURES
Keyboard Quality Score
Keyboard Quality Score
6.8/10
7.5/10
Speaker Quality Score
Speaker Quality Score
6/10
8.8/10
Webcam
Webcam
720p
1080p
Fingerprint Reader
Fingerprint Reader
Yes
Yes
Backlit Keyboard
Backlit Keyboard
No
Yes
Number Pad
Number Pad
No
No
CONNECTIVITY
USB Type-A
USB Type-A
3
0
USB-C ports
USB-C ports
1
3
USB-C Charging
USB-C Charging
No
Yes
Display Outputs
Display Outputs
1
3
Thunderbolt Version
Thunderbolt Version
N/A
4
Thunderbolt Ports
Thunderbolt Ports
0
3
DisplayPorts
DisplayPorts
0
0
HDMI Ports
HDMI Ports
1
0
Ethernet
Ethernet
No
No
Bluetooth Version
Bluetooth Version
5.1
5.1
WiFi Version
WiFi Version
5
6E
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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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