The ASUS Vivobook 15 is a budget-friendly option with modest performance, ideal for everyday tasks like browsing, office work, and streaming. It's lightweight and has a decent battery life but doesn't excel in performance for intensive tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is more expensive but offers significantly better performance, making it suitable for demanding engineering software, 3D rendering, and gaming with its dedicated graphics card and higher refresh rate display. It also has a longer battery life and a sharper screen with better color coverage, but it’s slightly heavier, reducing portability compared to the ASUS. 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 Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good battery life
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use largely due to the IdeaPad's superior CPU and larger RAM, contributing to better multitasking and faster performance. While both laptops have quality IPS screens, the IdeaPad also offers a higher resolution and larger screen size for a sharper and more spacious viewing experience, although the ASUS may be slightly more portable and have longer battery life.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is fair for gaming and 3D largely because it has an integrated Intel UHD graphics card which is less powerful compared to dedicated GPUs and a 60 Hz screen refresh rate which is adequate for casual gaming but not ideal for fast-paced games. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers better gaming performance with its Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card and a higher 120 Hz screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals, which together with a more powerful CPU and superior screen quality, makes it better suited for gaming and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a weaker CPU and GPU, less RAM, and lower screen resolution compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, making it less suited for demanding engineering and design tasks that require robust performance and high-quality visuals. Additionally, the IdeaPad 5 Pro boasts a higher capacity battery and a better screen panel, which not only enhances its suitability for prolonged work but also provides better color reproduction for precise design work.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.5/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
6.3/10
7.8/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a panel with modest resolution and brightness, which is adequate for daily tasks but may lack vibrancy for engineering and design applications that depend on color accuracy. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro boasts a higher-quality panel offering better resolution and brightness, rendering it more suitable for precision work requiring true-to-life color representation, crucial in engineering and design. However, for gaming and 3D, both laptops fall short with their refresh rate, which is critical for a smooth visual experience, even though their resolution and panel types are acceptable for less demanding visual tasks.
Battery
6.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
"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."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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