If performance is a priority and you engage in demanding activities like 3D rendering, machine learning, or engineering simulations, the ASUS Vivobook 16X offers newer components that give it an edge in such tasks, while also featuring a higher resolution and a more modern aspect ratio screen that could benefit productivity. However, it is less portable than some options due to its size and shorter battery life. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is geared more towards gaming with a high refresh-rate display and hardware that supports intensive gaming, but its CPU and GPU are older compared to the ASUS, potentially making it less suitable for the latest high-demand tasks. It also has a larger screen, which might be less convenient for frequent travel, and its battery life is slightly shorter than the ASUS's. Choose the ASUS if newer technology and better performance for professional tasks are important, or the Lenovo for a gaming-oriented experience that might save some cost but comes with older hardware. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is better for engineering and design mainly due to its more powerful CPU and GPU, which are crucial for software used in these fields, while its higher-resolution display enhances on-screen detail for design work. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" offers a larger screen and slightly better battery capacity but with a less potent CPU and GPU combination, making it still suitable for engineering tasks, albeit less optimally than the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for content creation, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
7.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
305.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 17" for engineering and design, software development, and content creation, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has a better screen for gaming and AI.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" offer satisfying resolutions and brightness levels, ensuring comfortable viewing and clarity for everyday tasks, but lack the higher refresh rates desired by gamers. For engineering and design applications, both laptops provide a wide range of color coverage, crucial for accurate color representation and detailed work in those fields. However, for gaming and 3D applications, these laptops fall short on providing the high refresh rates needed for smooth visuals and responsive gameplay.
Portability
Good
Poor
16.0in
SIZE
17.3in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 17" has poor portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X, with its newer CPU and high-quality display, offers solid performance and visual clarity for general use while maintaining good portability and battery life. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5 17" boasts a larger screen, superior keyboard and heat management for comfortable extended use, but it's heavier and thus less portable, with slightly lower battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X stands out for gaming and 3D tasks with its higher-tier Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a faster screen refresh rate, making it suitable for smoother gameplay and better handling of graphic-intensive applications compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 17" which has a solid Nvidia RTX 3060 GPU. Although the Lenovo offers a high refresh rate as well, its screen quality is less color-accurate and its GPU is a step down from the Vivobook, but it may still perform admirably for most gaming and some 3D tasks.
Software Development
7.4/10
7.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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
5.0 Hours
4.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 17" has 4.5 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
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 17" and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,200
$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 Legion 5 17" costs $1,200.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Lenovo Legion 5 17" 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 Legion 5 17 is a current-gen 17-inch gaming laptop and equipped with the latest AMD CPU and a powerful GPU, that manages to reach its full potential. The AMD Ryzen 5 5600H is a very good choice for this laptop and able to maintain its performance level for long periods of time. Our test model only falls behind consistently in a direct comparison with its competitors that are often equipped with eight cores and 16 threads. Despite this, the Legion 5 17 leaves an excellent impression and is almost able to keep up with an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3070 mobile GPU in synthetic benchmarks."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16X or the Lenovo Legion 5 17"
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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