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Updated January 12, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers higher performance with more storage and a more powerful processor, which makes it better suited for intensive tasks like engineering or graphics-heavy applications. Its larger screen and higher resolution is also superior for multitasking or media consumption. However, its higher cost reflects these benefits. Conversely, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is a budget-friendly option with basic capabilities, suitable for simple tasks like web browsing, light office work, and streaming. It is more portable due to its smaller size and lighter weight, and it provides silent, fanless operation which can be a significant advantage for quiet environments. If your work or entertainment requires substantial computing power, the ASUS is justifiable. If your needs are basic and you value portability and a quieter device over performance, the Lenovo should suffice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
- Good for general use
- Good for content creation
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
- Very good portability
Key differences
General Use
7.1
6.1
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
9.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is good for general use, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X provides a fair experience for general use because it has a more capable processor, double the RAM, and better screen quality than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", which leads to its poor performance for the same tasks; the Vivobook's larger and higher-resolution screen with better color accuracy contributes to a more pleasant visual experience. While the IdeaPad is slightly more portable and has longer battery life, its limited storage, slower processor, and lower-quality screen and RAM significantly impact its ability to handle everyday computing needs effectively.
Engineering and Design
6.3
5.5
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is a better fit for engineering and design tasks because it has a more capable CPU, double the RAM, and a more powerful integrated GPU compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", which has a basic CPU and minimal RAM, more suited for light tasks. Moreover, the Vivobook 15X offers a larger, higher-resolution IPS display that results in better visual clarity and color accuracy than the smaller, lower-resolution TN panel on the IdeaPad, which is significant for design work.
Content Creation
7.1
6.2
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" 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
6.9
6.4
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
4.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 15X and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" are both only fair for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook 15X is somewhat better.
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
6.2
5.3
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
239.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a more adequate experience thanks to its fair resolution and brightness, which makes it more versatile for everyday tasks compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14", whose screen lacks the sharpness and illumination one might prefer for a range of activities. When it comes to engineering and design, where precise colors are crucial, the Vivobook 15X's ability to represent a broader color spectrum is beneficial, whereas the IdeaPad falls short, limiting the accuracy needed for these professional applications. Finally, the Vivobook 15X does not meet the high refresh rate demands of 3D applications and gaming, offering an experience that may not be as smooth or responsive as desired, and the Lenovo IdeaPad also underperforms in this area due to its inferior screen specifications.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$165
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" costs $165.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.0
5.5
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1366 x 768
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
10.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 15X to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is fair for gaming and 3D applications because it includes an AMD Ryzen 5 integrated GPU which provides reasonable graphics capabilities for less demanding games and 3D tasks, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" with its Intel UHD Graphics is less capable, making it poor for such activities. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, but the quality of the GPU is significantly better in the ASUS, affecting gaming and 3D performance substantially.
Battery
8.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" has 9 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
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" to have very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 15X | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$525 | $165 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | April 1, 2023 | January 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9.2'' x 0.7'' | 12.9'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 3.09 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.16" | 12.88" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.15" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 7530U | Intel Celeron N4020 | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 4 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 64 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 32 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 14" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | TN | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1366 x 768 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 250 nits | 239 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 10/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6.5/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | No | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 1 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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ASUS Vivobook 15X
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The Verge
Monica Chin | May 2023
"All in all, my day on the Vivobook had its ups and downs. It is a really pretty and well-built device, and it had all of the functionality I needed to get me through my browser-based workload. But the speakers weren’t my favorite, and the battery life was just too short."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 14"
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PCMag
Tom Brant | August 2021
"The IdeaPad 1 14 is a simple machine, but it’s well-designed and has nearly everything you’d expect from a no-nonsense laptop that allows you to check emails and get schoolwork or other light tasks done with relative ease. A "true" 128GB SSD (as opposed to an eMMC drive) and a roomy 14-inch full HD display are arguably the star attractions, with the comfortable keyboard and reasonably modern styling playing important backup roles."
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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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