If you prioritize screen quality, portability, and overall performance, including for more intensive tasks, consider the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s. It offers a higher resolution touchscreen display, more memory, and a more powerful processor. This might be well-suited to intensive engineering, 3D rendering, or machine learning. However, it's also more expensive. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15 is much more budget-friendly and still suitable for general use with ample screen size but has a lower resolution and less power, which might not be ideal for demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
6.5/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 15 for general use, as it has a more powerful CPU, double the RAM for smoother multitasking, and a higher quality screen with greater resolution and brightness, contributing to a clearer visual experience. Additionally, the ThinkBook is more portable due to its lighter weight and smaller size, and it offers a longer battery life, making it more suitable for users who are often on the move.
Engineering and Design
6.1/10
7.5/10
5.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has superior CPU and GPU performance suitable for engineering and design applications, coupled with higher RAM and superior screen quality, featuring a higher resolution and screen brightness for detailed work. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 15, while fair for engineering and design, has a lower-tier CPU and integrated graphics, less RAM, and lower screen resolution and brightness, which may not be as effective for intensive tasks that require high computing power and precise visual detail.
Content Creation
6.4/10
7.8/10
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 ThinkBook 13s 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
7.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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's screen might not be as sharp or bright, impacting the clarity and visibility during everyday tasks, and the limited color range can reduce accuracy when working on engineering or design projects, while the slow refresh rate can lead to less fluid graphics in gaming or 3D rendering. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s offers a clearer and brighter display, enhancing readability and visibility for common tasks, and a wider color gamut which provides better color precision vital for engineering and design work, but like the ASUS, its slower refresh rate may detract from the experience in fast-paced gaming or 3D applications. The shortfall in refresh rates for both models means neither is ideal for high-stakes gaming or 3D work where fluid motion is critical.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.3in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Vivobook 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$530
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15 has a price of $530 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13s to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15 and Lenovo ThinkBook 13s are both fair for gaming and 3D tasks due to their integrated GPUs, which are suitable for casual gaming but not optimized for high-end gaming or professional 3D work. Both laptops have 60Hz screen refresh rates which are standard for general use but may not provide the smoothest experience for fast-paced gaming; the Lenovo has a better screen quality due to its higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the visual experience, whereas the ASUS offers a larger screen which can be more immersive but doesn't match the Lenovo's display sharpness or quality.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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