The ASUS Vivobook 16X is often somewhat more expensive than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro but comes equipped with a stronger Intel processor and a more powerful Nvidia graphics card, making it a better fit for intensive engineering tasks, 3D rendering, machine learning, and even some lightweight gaming. However, its battery life is shorter than the Lenovo's, which, although slightly less performance-focused, offers greater battery longevity. Both laptops share a similar screen size, memory, and storage capacity, but the IdeaPad 5 Pro also has a higher resolution display which could be better for tasks involving high-detail visuals such as photo editing or media consumption. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.5/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU which is more powerful for gaming and 3D tasks than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro's Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, despite both having the same screen refresh rate, which is very important for smooth visuals in games and 3D applications. Additionally, the CPU and screen resolution are somewhat important; the Lenovo might have a higher resolution screen which is good for screen quality, but its CPU might not match the ASUS in overall performance for demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X outshines the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for engineering and design because it boasts a more powerful Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, essential for demanding tasks, whereas the IdeaPad 5 Pro's AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU offer competent but slightly less capable performance.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.8/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro both have panels with resolutions and brightness levels that are suitable for general tasks, offering clear and vivid images for everyday activities such as browsing and video streaming. For engineering and design, these laptops display colors accurately, which is crucial for tasks that require precision in color representation, although they might not cover the color gamuts as extensively as professional-grade monitors. However, for 3D and gaming, where fast-moving visuals are the norm, these laptops' lower refresh rates may lead to less fluid motion, making them less ideal for high-end gaming or intense 3D modeling work where screen fluidity is a priority.
Battery
5.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,025
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,025.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"I think the ASUS Vivobook 16X is fantastic. Great performance, decent battery life, good keyboard and trackpad, and a massive screen – just that the screen quality itself is kinda subpar. If you’re okay with the screen, then I think this is an okay laptop. However, I’d like to see a price drop."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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