For general computing with a focus on affordability and portability, the ASUS Vivobook 15 would be a good choice with its lower price, lighter weight, and solid performance for everyday tasks. On the other hand, if you need a high-performance laptop for tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or machine learning and are okay with a higher price and lower portability, the Lenovo Legion 7, with its powerful processor, advanced GPU, and better build quality, would be more suitable. Both laptops have good screens, but the Lenovo has a higher resolution and better color accuracy, making it better for visual work. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Legion 7.
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
Good for general use
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Very good speakers
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 with its lower RAM, basic Intel i3 processor, and standard screen quality is adequate for everyday tasks, but may struggle with demanding applications, whereas the Lenovo Legion 7, with its higher RAM, more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 processor, superior screen resolution, and advanced graphics, offers enhanced performance for more intensive uses. Despite the Legion 7's higher performance, it is less portable and has similar battery life compared to the lighter Vivobook 15, which may be easier to carry around but sacrifices high-end features and overall power.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
7.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has an entry-level integrated UHD graphics card and a standard 60Hz screen, which may limit gaming and 3D performance, while the Lenovo Legion 7 features a high-end Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU and a faster 165Hz screen, enhancing overall gaming and graphic-intensive tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
8.2/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 7 outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 in engineering and design use due to its substantially more powerful CPU and GPU, more RAM for multitasking, and a higher quality screen for detailed work, all of which are very important for such tasks. While the Vivobook 15 offers better portability and is quieter, it may not handle demanding engineering software as effectively, and its screen and speaker quality are more modest, which are somewhat important factors.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.9/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
7.6/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, which highly values panel type, resolution, and brightness, the ASUS Vivobook 15 offers adequate clarity and detail for everyday tasks, but its brightness may be lacking compared to the higher-end display of the Lenovo Legion 7, which provides a sharper and more vibrant viewing experience. For engineering and design purposes, the Legion 7 stands out with superior color accuracy and range, crucial for detailed graphical work, whereas the Vivobook 15's color gamut coverage falls short, possibly leading to less precise color representation. For gaming and 3D applications, despite both laptops having poor refresh rates which could lead to less fluid motion, the Legion 7's better resolution and panel quality may still offer a more immersive experience than the Vivobook 15.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 15 has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$1,500
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
"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 Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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