When choosing between the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, consider your priorities. The ASUS Vivobook has a stronger processor and gaming capabilities, making it suitable for more intensive tasks like engineering or gaming. However, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers a better keyboard experience and webcam, which might be preferable for general use and video conferencing. Both have similar screen sizes, quality, and battery life, but the ASUS has more storage space. The Lenovo is more portable due to its lighter weight and has additional USB-C ports. Select the ASUS for performance or the Lenovo for comfort and portability in everyday tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.4/10
6.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
295.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i have similar screen quality.
For general use, both the ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i have screens that provide sufficient resolution and brightness, but they may not stand out in terms of top-tier panel technology, affecting overall screen appeal. With regards to engineering and design, while both laptops offer a clear and bright display, their color accuracy and range may fall short for professional color work, lacking in areas like DCI-P3 and Adobe RGB coverage. As for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops' screens may not deliver the high refresh rates required for smooth visuals, with their resolution and panel types being adequate but not ideal for the most demanding visual tasks.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.0/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16, with its AMD Ryzen CPU and Vega 8 graphics, more storage, and a high contrast screen, is well-suited for demanding engineering tasks, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i's Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe graphics, enhanced portability, and superior keyboard and speaker quality make it a good choice for long work sessions where typing comfort and multimedia quality are important.
Content Creation
7.5/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
7.3/10
7.4/10
6.9/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook 16 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.
Battery
8.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.1 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook 16 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$500
$499
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The ASUS Vivobook 16 has a price of $500 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $499.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
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."
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16 or the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
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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