When considering laptops, the Asus Vivobook 15X offers a larger screen and often at a lower price, which might be preferable for entertainment and multitasking, but it's typically heavier and less portable than the compact Lenovo ThinkBook 13x. The ThinkBook's higher price generally gets you a more premium build quality and possibly better performance for professional tasks. If you travel often and prefer a lightweight laptop with potentially longer battery life, the ThinkBook stands out. Conversely, if you're looking for a cost-effective option for everyday use and you're okay with a larger size, the Vivobook could be the way to go. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 15X
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.1/10
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
250.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its robust CPU and ample RAM, excels in tougher tasks, but its average screen quality and heavier build reduce portability, while the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x offers a balance with a high-quality screen and light frame, boosting its portability and general usability, but it may not match the Vivobook in raw performance for more demanding applications. Even though both have decent battery life, the ThinkBook 13x is more suited for on-the-go use, where these attributes can be crucial for productivity and comfort.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 15X are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, with its dedicated GPU, offers stronger graphics performance suitable for gaming and 3D applications, while its higher screen refresh rate provides smoother visuals, which is crucial for these tasks. However, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, although it has a somewhat less powerful GPU and lower refresh rate, still delivers adequate performance for less demanding gaming and 3D work, and it boasts a high-quality screen and capable CPU.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X, while suitable for engineering and design tasks, may fall short due to its CPU, RAM, GPU, and screen quality when compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which delivers stronger performance in these areas, ensuring smoother operation with demanding software. Despite being less portable, the ThinkBook 13x might justify its tradeoff with a higher quality keyboard and a less noisy operation, making it a better choice for sustained engineering work or design sessions where these factors are very important.
Content Creation
7.1/10
8.0/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X is good.
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
7.9/10
5.6/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
8.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
250.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 15X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 15X's display offers enough clarity and brightness for everyday tasks and productivity software but lacks the wider color range necessary for precision work in engineering and design. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x's screen stands out with its high resolution and brightness, plus a wide color gamut that benefits professional creative work, ensuring accurate color representation. However, both laptops fall short for serious gaming or 3D applications due to their screens' standard refresh rates, which don't match the smoothness provided by specialized gaming laptops with much higher refresh rates.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 15X has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook 15X both have good build quality, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$525
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 15X has a price of $525 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
"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."
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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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