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Updated January 10, 2024·
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16 offers better performance thanks to its higher RAM and more powerful processor but is less portable and more costly compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3. The Vivobook also boasts larger storage and a slightly bigger screen with a higher resolution, which could be beneficial for productivity tasks. Conversely, the IdeaPad Slim 3 is lighter, making it more portable, and has a touchscreen feature, which the Vivobook lacks, offering a different mode of interaction. The IdeaPad also provides longer battery life, which can be crucial for users who are frequently on the move. If you're focused on performance for tasks like engineering or 3D rendering, the Vivobook is the preferred option, but for those who prioritize budget and portability, the IdeaPad is a compelling choice. 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 Slim 3
- Very good battery life
Key differences
General Use
7.6
7.0
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
295.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
281.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.9/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook 16 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers a better CPU and double the RAM compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, which greatly improves performance for general use tasks; furthermore, its screen is larger with a higher quality display that enhances user experience. Despite the Lenovo IdeaPad having better battery life and being more portable due to its lighter weight, the performance and screen advantages of the ASUS Vivobook make it more suited for demanding general use cases.
Engineering and Design
7.0
6.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 is equipped with a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a better integrated GPU, which are very important for handling engineering and design workloads efficiently, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 offers less storage, less RAM, and a less powerful CPU and GPU combination, making it less optimal for demanding tasks but more affordable. Both laptops have quality IPS screens, but the ASUS offers a higher resolution and aspect ratio that can impact the clarity and space for engineering tasks; however, the Lenovo scores slightly higher in portability, which might be due to its lighter weight and longer battery life.
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
281.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 for content creation.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 have fair screen quality as they offer adequate resolution and brightness, which benefits daily tasks like web browsing or document editing, but they don’t use premium panels that would provide superior color and clarity. In engineering and design, screen quality is important for precise color work, and while these laptops have fair displays, they lack the wide color gamuts like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB needed for high-fidelity color representation. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, a higher refresh rate is critical for smooth visuals, and both laptops fall short in this aspect, while also only offering moderate resolution and panel quality not ideally suited for intense graphical needs.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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.
Cost
$500
$650
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 costs $650.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.3
5.9
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16 to be only fair for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 is poor.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 offers fair performance for gaming and 3D tasks due to its AMD Ryzen 7 with integrated Vega 8 graphics and a standard 60Hz screen refresh rate, which meets basic requirements but may not provide the smoothest experience for fast-paced games. In comparison, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3, with its Ryzen 3 CPU and integrated Vega 6 graphics, is similarly fair for gaming and 3D applications, but with slightly lower overall graphics performance; its screen, while having the same refresh rate, is smaller, which can affect the immersiveness of gaming and 3D content.
Content Creation
7.5
7.2
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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
7.1
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
8.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 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 Slim 3 and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
6.5
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16 to have good build quality, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 has only fair 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 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16 | Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$500 | $650 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.78'' | 14.2'' x 9.3'' x 0.7'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.14 lbs | 3.52 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.15" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.82" | 9.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | AMD Ryzen 7 7730U | AMD Ryzen 3 7330U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 8 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 42 Wh | 47 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 | 281 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7.9/10 | |
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 | No | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 1 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
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."
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Olivier Martin, Ryan Lim, and John Peroramas | May 2023
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 3i is decent for use as a workstation. Its Intel CPU and integrated graphics can only handle light productivity tasks, not demanding workloads like video editing or 3D graphics. You also can't do any color-critical work because the available displays have a narrow color gamut. It has a good port selection, but its USB-C lacks Thunderbolt 4 support. On the upside, it has a comfortable keyboard and doesn't get hot or loud under load."
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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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