If you prioritize battery life and a lightweight laptop for general use or commuting, consider the ASUS Vivobook 15X, but be aware it may not handle demanding tasks as smoothly. For intensive tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is better suited with its performance capabilities, although it is heavier and may have a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for travel. Consider the ASUS for everyday efficiency and the Lenovo for power and advanced features, with their respective compromises in portability and price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
8.0/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
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 Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
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.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is "very good" for engineering and design because it has a powerful Intel processor, double the RAM, and a superior Nvidia GPU compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which only has a mid-range AMD processor and integrated graphics, making it "fair" for such tasks. Additionally, the Legion's screen offers higher resolution and color accuracy, but it's heavier and less portable, while the Vivobook is lighter and offers better portability with a fair screen for less demanding tasks.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is 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.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's superior panel type, higher resolution, and greater brightness provide a clearer and more vibrant display compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X. In engineering and design tasks, the Legion Pro 5i's wider color gamut offers more accurate color representation, crucial for detailed work, whereas the Vivobook 15X's fair screen shows colors less precisely. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates despite their resolutions and panel types being satisfactory for moderate use in these areas.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$525
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with a lower-tier CPU and less RAM than the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, offers adequate performance for general tasks but is surpassed by the Legion's higher-tier CPU and double the RAM, enhancing multitasking and demanding applications. The Vivobook is slightly more portable and has a longer battery life, making it suitable for on-the-go use, while the Legion boasts superior screen quality and overall better build, leaning towards users who prioritize a high-quality display and robust performance over longer unplugged usage and ease of portability.
Content Creation
7.1/10
7.6/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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