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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you require more storage and memory, the ASUS Vivobook 16 with its larger SSD and RAM would be the better option. However, if the price is a priority, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" typically costs a bit more but offers a touchscreen display which the ASUS doesn't have. Both have similar battery capacity and processors, so your choice may depend on the specific features you prioritize, such as a larger screen and better resolution on the ASUS versus the Lenovo's touchscreen capability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
- Good for engineering and design
- Good overall build quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
- Very good battery life
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4
6.4
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" have similar screen quality.
When assessing laptops for general use, the Vivobook 16 and IdeaPad 1 both offer screens that meet the basic needs with adequate resolution and brightness, but without the superior panel types that provide exceptional clarity and color. For engineering and design tasks, their screens may not cover the wider color gamuts professionals seek, such as DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB, leading to less accurate color representation. As for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops lack the high refresh rates desired for smooth motion, although they provide resolutions and panel types that are acceptable but not ideal for such visually intensive tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has 10 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.
Build Quality
7.0
6.0
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$629
$741
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $629 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" costs $741.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.3
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 with its larger and sharper screen, higher RAM, and powerful CPU offers enhanced multitasking capabilities and is suited for heavier workloads, but is slightly less portable and has a shorter battery life compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 1, which though offers a touch screen and longer battery life, compromises on screen size, RAM, and storage making it more suitable for lighter tasks and increased mobility.
Gaming and AI
6.3
6.1
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both considered fair for gaming and 3D because they share similar integrated graphics, the Vega 8, which performs moderately for such tasks but isn't as powerful as dedicated gaming GPUs. Additionally, both laptops have a standard screen refresh rate, which is suitable for casual gaming but doesn't match the higher refresh rates preferred for competitive gaming scenarios.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.6
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16 to be good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16's superior CPU, double the storage space, better screen quality with a higher resolution and aspect ratio, and more RAM make it better suited for engineering and design tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15", which, while lighter and with a longer battery life, offers a lower resolution touchscreen and less RAM, which could impact its performance in demanding applications.
Content Creation
7.5
7.4
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" 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
7.3
7.3
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
12.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" are both good for software development.
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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$629 | $741 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.74'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 3.57 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.18" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9.29" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 7 5700U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 1 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 42 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 1920 x 1080 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 295 nits | 300 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 9.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 6/10 | 6/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | No | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Ports | |||
Thunderbolt Ports | 0 | 0 | |
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, Yannick Khong | May 2023
"The ASUS Vivobook 16 M1605 (2023) is a budget Windows laptop. It's available with various AMD Ryzen 5000 and 7000 U-series CPUs and integrated graphics. You can only get 8GB of RAM; however, there's an empty SO-DIMM slot if you want to upgrade it. It has an FHD+ (1920 x 1200) 16:10 IPS display, a full-size keyboard with a Numpad, a 720p webcam, and Wi-Fi 6E wireless connectivity. Ports include three USB-As, one USB-C, an HDMI, and a headphone jack. The USB-C supports charging but no video output."
Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15"
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Alex Iliev | April 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15" is affordable and pretty efficient. At the end of the day, the Lenovo IdeaPad 1 (15″, 2023) is one of the better affordable laptops money can buy right now. It has a decent performance, albeit coming from a CPU that is based on old architecture. Playing low-intensity games is possible but at low to medium settings. We are really happy with the cooling setup, but the main event here is the battery life. We got 9 hours of either Web browsing or video playback, which is a great result. Especially if you compare this device with the ASUS E410."
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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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