The ASUS Vivobook 15X offers a lower price, larger screen size, and dedicated number pad which may appeal if you're on a budget and value a numeric keypad for data entry. However, its battery life and portability are outpaced by the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro, which also offers a higher resolution touchscreen, better screen aspect ratio for productivity tasks, and more RAM for smoother multitasking and heavier workloads. The IdeaPad also has a better build quality and more modern ports like Thunderbolt 4. Choose the Vivobook for budget-friendliness and casual use, or the IdeaPad if you need better performance, portability, and a higher quality build for more demanding tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Very good portability
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro offers double the RAM for handling complex tasks and a higher resolution screen with better color accuracy for design work than the ASUS Vivobook 15X, making it a better choice for engineering and design. Both laptops have a solid CPU and GPU for their respective uses, but the Vivobook 15X falls short of the IdeaPad in terms of screen quality and RAM, although it may have a slight edge in portability due to its larger screen size.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
395.0 nits
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro typically offers a higher resolution and brightness, which makes the display sharper and easier to view in varied lighting, enhancing the experience for general use and detail-oriented tasks like engineering and design. Additionally, it likely covers a wider color gamut, ensuring more accurate color reproduction crucial for professional design work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Lenovo IdeaPad may not provide the high refresh rates that are preferred for a smoother visual experience in fast-paced scenarios.
Portability
Good
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
3.0 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$799
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro costs $799.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has double the RAM, a higher resolution display with touchscreen, and better battery capacity compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, making it more suited for multitasking and offering a more vibrant visual experience. Additionally, its lighter weight and slightly smaller screen size provide enhanced portability and ease of transport over the ASUS model.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for content creation.
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
6.9/10
7.3/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1800
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro to be good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro has 8.5 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro compare to other laptops
"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."
"The main selling point of the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro versus a regular IdeaPad Slim 7 is its faster Core H-series CPU. In reality, the Core i7-11370H is only marginally faster than the U-series Core i7-1165G7 to the point where most users are not likely to notice the benefits. The slight performance uptick comes at the cost of slightly higher power consumption as well meaning owners will have to deal with potentially warmer temperatures or louder fans to compensate. Unless if you happen to be a power user, then the regular non-Pro model will be more than enough. Once you go 90 Hz, you can't go back."
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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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