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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" are similarly priced, making them both budget-friendly options. The ASUS Vivobook 15 is lighter and slightly more portable, but the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 has a larger battery capacity and a significantly longer battery life for extended use. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 also offers a much larger storage capacity, a touchscreen, and a higher screen brightness which could be beneficial for multimedia use. For general performance, both have comparable quality, but the Lenovo's AMD Ryzen 7 processor and integrated Vega 8 graphics provide better capabilities for more demanding tasks, such as engineering work, 3D rendering or machine learning, over the ASUS's Intel i3 processor with integrated UHD graphics. If needing a laptop with higher performance for intensive computing tasks and can accept a slight increase in weight, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 may be the better choice, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 would suit those prioritizing portability and general use. Both models offer a numeric keypad and a backlit keyboard, with the Lenovo also featuring a fingerprint reader for additional security. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
- The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15".
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
- Good for general use
- Good for software development
- Good for content creation
- Very good battery life
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5
7.4
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
11.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 provides a fair experience for general use, largely due to its adequate RAM, average screen quality, and portability, but is held back by its lower-tier CPU and average battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" offers a good experience, thanks to its superior CPU, brighter screen, slightly better portability and battery life, as well as better keyboard and speaker quality, making it a more robust choice for typical daily tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1
6.7
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Vivobook 15 are both only fair for engineering and design, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is equipped with an Intel i3 processor and UHD Graphics which are generally less powerful for engineering and design tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" which has an AMD Ryzen 7 processor and Vega 8 Graphics, offering better performance for such tasks.
Content Creation
6.4
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.5
7.3
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 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
6.5
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
341.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, content creation, and software development.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 have displays with adequate resolution and brightness that provide a comfortable viewing experience for tasks like web browsing and document editing, but they may lack the vibrancy of higher-end panels. When it comes to engineering and design work, these laptops offer fair color accuracy, but professionals might find the color ranges limited compared to specialized monitors that cover wider gamuts, which are crucial for precise color work. As for gaming and 3D, both models fall short because they don't offer the high refresh rates preferred for smooth visuals in fast-paced games and animations, although their resolution and panel types are sufficient for casual use.
Battery
6.0 Hours
11.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has 11 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
7.6
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$529
$690
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $529 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" costs $690.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
5.9
6.2
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is equipped with an Intel UHD Graphics specifically for an i3 processor, which provides modest gaming capabilities, and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" features AMD Vega 8 graphics that come with the Ryzen 7 processor, offering comparable gaming performance; however, both have standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which is adequate for casual gaming but not optimal for fast-paced games that would benefit from higher refresh rates. Furthermore, both laptops have IPS screens with a 1080p resolution, ensuring decent screen quality for gaming and 3D tasks, although there are laptops with better-quality displays for these specific purposes.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15 | Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$529 | $690 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | August 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 14'' x 9.2'' x 0.67'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 4.08 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.18" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i3-1215U | AMD Ryzen 7 5825U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6 Hours | 11 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 57 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 341 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 7.8/10 | |
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 | 7.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | No | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Sascha Mölck, | April 2022
"The Asus VivoBook 15 is a quiet office notebook with a strong screen. However, the VivoBook 15 still has room for improvement. Office and internet applications as well as simple games do not pose any major challenges for the VivoBook - this is ensured by the built-in combination of Ryzen 7 5700U APU and 16 GB of RAM. Heat and noise emissions are acceptable. But, the laptop has weaknesses that should not be present at this level: lack of keyboard lighting, a slow memory card reader, no fast USB-C port (USB 3.2 Gen 2 or Thunderbolt 4) with Power Delivery and DisplayPort. Battery runtimes can only be described as average."
Lenovo IdeaPad 5 15"
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Marcus Schwarten | August 2021
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 is convincing due to its long battery life. The device scores points especially with its large battery and long battery runtimes combined with its low consumption. The CPU and GPU perform in the test as one would expect, and in line with what was familiar from the somewhat smaller 14-inch sister model, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 14."
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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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