Choose the ASUS Vivobook 15X for a more budget-friendly option with respectable performance for general use and a lightweight build, making it suitable for carrying around. It's not the best for intensive tasks like 3D rendering or engineering work. On the other hand, if you need additional power for those types of tasks and don't mind spending more, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a higher-resolution screen, more RAM, superior graphics, and better performance in demanding applications like gaming, 3D modeling, machine learning, or engineering software. However, it is heavier, which may affect its portability. Both laptops offer modern features and run Windows 11 Home. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is fair for general use with a decent processor and RAM, adequate for everyday tasks, but it has a lower battery capacity, resulting in shorter usage time compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, which boasts a more powerful CPU and double the RAM, making it good for general use and more suitable for multitasking and demanding applications.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 offers a stronger gaming experience with a superior Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 144Hz, allowing for smoother visuals during fast-paced games compared to the ASUS Vivobook 15X, which has an integrated AMD Ryzen 5 7530U Vega 7 GPU and a 60Hz screen refresh rate. Although the Vivobook 15X is lighter and more portable, the Legion Slim 5 also has a better CPU and higher quality screen, making it more suitable for demanding gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
8.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, 8GB RAM, integrated Vega 7 graphics, and a regular Full HD screen, offers competent but not exceptional performance that suits moderate design tasks, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 boasts a more powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU, double the RAM, higher-end Nvidia RTX graphics, and a higher resolution screen with better color coverage, making it more suitable for demanding engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
6.2/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Vivobook's display might not be as sharp or bright as the Legion's, impacting the clarity and comfort for activities like web browsing or document editing. In engineering and design, the Legion's superior color accuracy can make a significant difference when precision in color representation is essential for tasks like photo editing or CAD work. However, neither the Vivobook nor the Legion is ideal for gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can result in less smooth visuals during fast-paced scenes.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.4/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Slim 5 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 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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