The ASUS Vivobook 15 is a budget-friendly option, lighter on the wallet with modest performance suitable for general use, featuring an Intel i3 processor and 8GB RAM. It lacks a touchscreen, has a larger 15.6-inch display but a lower battery capacity that supports around 6 hours of usage. In contrast, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is pricier but offers a significant performance boost for engineering and 3D or machine learning tasks with its AMD Ryzen 7 processor, Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, and 16GB RAM. Its 14.5-inch display is sharper and has a touchscreen, plus a longer battery life at around 12 hours, making it more suitable for intensive tasks and longer use without charging. Both have IPS screens but the Lenovo has a higher resolution and brightness, better color coverage, and a faster refresh rate, which makes for a more vibrant and crisp display. Consider the ASUS for everyday tasks with the benefit of saving money, while the Lenovo is more suited for power users needing performance and a superior screen, albeit at a higher cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 outshines the ASUS Vivobook 15 in general use due to its more powerful CPU, double the RAM, and superior screen quality, resulting in sharper images and more vibrant colors; it's also slightly lighter and boasts significantly longer battery life offering more versatility for mobile use. While the ASUS Vivobook 15 is serviceable for basic tasks with an adequate CPU and screen, its less robust RAM and battery capacity, and lower screen resolution make it less suited for prolonged or intensive usage.
Gaming and AI
5.9/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 boasts a higher screen refresh rate and a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 graphics card, providing smoother visuals and better performance for gaming and 3D applications, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15 that has a lower refresh rate and relies on integrated graphics. Additionally, the Lenovo has a better screen resolution and quality, which enhances the gaming experience, whereas the ASUS's lower resolution and integrated graphics are less suited for demanding games and 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.7/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 is fair for engineering and design use because its CPU, RAM, and GPU are more modest, which may impact tasks like complex 3D modeling or data analysis, plus its screen quality is lower with fewer colors represented and lower brightness than ideal for precise visual work. In comparison, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for these tasks, as it boasts a more powerful CPU, higher RAM, better GPU performance for tasks like rendering, and a higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy and contrast, enhancing detailed design work but also making it less portable and likely more expensive.
Content Creation
6.4/10
8.0/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very 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
7.8/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use where clarity, readability, and comfort are key, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14's higher resolution and brighter display give it an edge over the ASUS Vivobook 15, making text and images sharper and easier to see in various lighting conditions. In engineering and design, the Lenovo also stands out with its wider color coverage, offering more accurate color representation which is essential for precision work. However, both the ASUS Vivobook 15 and Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 may fall short for gaming and 3D applications where a high refresh rate is crucial for smooth motion; both have modest refresh rates which could lead to less fluid visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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