Considering your selection between the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, here's some guidance: The ASUS Vivobook 15 is more budget-friendly and lighter, making it easier to carry, which could be beneficial if you travel often or need to move around with your laptop. However, it has less storage capacity and a less powerful processor than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers more storage space, a better processor, and a slightly larger and brighter screen, as well as a longer battery life, but it comes at a higher price and a bit more weight. If your use case involves more intensive multitasking or you need more onboard storage, you might lean toward the Lenovo. If you prioritize savings and portability, the ASUS could suit you better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a less powerful CPU, less RAM, and lower screen brightness compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, which boasts a better processor, more memory, and higher screen brightness, all contributing to smoother multitasking and better visibility in different lighting.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.4/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
6.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, content creation, and software development.
When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, the screen on both laptops offers adequate resolution, brightness, and panel type which is suitable for everyday tasks like web browsing, document editing, and video streaming, but may lack the finer quality demanded by advanced users. For those into engineering and design, both laptops provide fair color accuracy necessary for most tasks but might not cover the wider color gamuts professionals seek for high-fidelity color work. Gamers and 3D designers, on the other hand, will find the screens lack the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals and fast-paced action, while their resolution and panel types are sufficient but not top-tier for this demanding use.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$828
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is equipped with Intel UHD Graphics and a 60Hz screen refresh rate, which provides modest gaming capabilities, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers better performance in gaming and 3D applications, thanks to its Intel Iris Xe graphics, despite also having the same 60Hz refresh rate. Both laptops, however, may not cater to high-end gaming experiences, which typically require more powerful GPUs and higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
"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 device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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