When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 15X and the Lenovo LOQ 16, consider the following tradeoffs: ASUS Vivobook 15X is usually less expensive and has a lighter weight, making it more portable. However, it offers less powerful processing and graphics capabilities compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16, which has a better processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, suitable for more intensive engineering, 3D, and machine learning tasks. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher battery capacity, but shorter typical usage battery life, and a screen with a higher refresh rate and better color accuracy, making it more suited for gaming and premium business tasks, yet it's heavier, affecting portability. Both have similar storage capacity and run Windows 11 Home, but the Lenovo has more RAM, which can be important for multitasking and demanding applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
Good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
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
329.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X is suited for general use with an AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and 8GB of RAM, making it lighter and thinner for better portability, but with a smaller battery capacity and less vibrant screen. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 offers better performance for general use with a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU, double the RAM at 16GB, and a higher battery capacity, though this results in a heavier and slightly thicker build, with a screen that offers higher resolution and brightness for crisper and more vivid visuals.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
7.5/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
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
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a lower-tier GPU and a standard 60Hz refresh rate, factors which limit its capabilities in gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo LOQ 16 boasts a more powerful Nvidia RTX GPU and a high refresh rate of 144Hz, enhancing its performance for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 is considered very good for engineering and design due to its superior main processor, a more powerful GPU which is suitable for demanding graphics tasks, and a high-quality screen with better resolution and brightness, all essential for intensive design tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook 15X is deemed fair for these tasks because it has a less potent main processor and GPU, and its screen quality does not match the Lenovo's, which may affect the visual detail and color accuracy needed for engineering and design work.
Software Development
6.9/10
7.5/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
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
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
When considering general use, the Lenovo LOQ 16’s higher resolution and brighter display make for a clearer and more vibrant screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X. For engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo excels with its wider color gamut coverage, ensuring more accurate color representation which is essential for detailed work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to their lower refresh rates, which are crucial for smooth motion and gameplay.
Battery
8.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 has 6 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
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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