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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and a lower price, the ASUS Vivobook 16X would be the right choice for you. However, if you're looking for higher screen resolution and potentially better gaming performance thanks to a faster refresh rate, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro could be a better fit, albeit at a higher cost. Keep in mind, with the Legion 5i Pro, you might also get more robust build quality suitable for intensive tasks but this comes with increased weight, affecting portability. Both laptops have similar central processing unit and graphics card capabilities, so performance in many tasks might be comparable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Good portability
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
8.1
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a balanced display with decent resolution and brightness that caters well to everyday tasks and engineering applications, where its color accuracy for representing different color gamuts benefits professionals in design fields. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i enhances these qualities with superior display attributes, amplifying the clarity and vibrancy for both general use and specialized design work. However, for gaming and 3D rendering, both laptops fall short due to their lack of high refresh rates, which is crucial for smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual environments.
Battery
5.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.5
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.6/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-suited for general use due to its solid CPU and RAM combination, a high-quality IPS screen with decent color coverage, and a balance of portability with its relatively light weight and adequate battery life. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro, also featuring a powerful CPU and ample RAM, offers a higher resolution and brighter display for sharper visuals but is less portable due to its heavier build and shorter battery life, catering more towards users who prioritize screen quality over mobility.
Gaming and AI
7.7
8.0
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Pro 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 16X in gaming and 3D primarily because it has a higher screen refresh rate, which is crucial for smoother visuals in fast-paced games. Both laptops have powerful GPUs which are very important for these tasks, but the higher refresh rate of the Lenovo combined with a more advanced CPU and better screen quality gives it an edge in this comparison.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.4
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a powerful Intel Core i7 processor, ample RAM, and an Nvidia RTX GPU, well-suited for engineering and design software requirements, and with a high screen quality reflected in the full coverage of sRGB color space. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's highlights are a similar high-end Intel Core i7 CPU and matching Nvidia RTX GPU, but boasts a higher resolution display and superior build, with a higher contrast ratio ideal for detailed design work, while being slightly less portable due to its weight and size.
Content Creation
7.7
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Legion Pro 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
7.4
7.5
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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.
Build Quality
7.0
7.4
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i 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
$1,000
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,000 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16X | Lenovo Legion Pro 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,000 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | March 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 14.3'' x 10.3'' x 0.97'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 5.6 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.31" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | Intel i7-13700HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 70 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 16" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | IPS | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 300 nits | 368 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 6.6/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7.5/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 4 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook 16X
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Kok Kee | February 2023
"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."
Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
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Brian Westover | August 2023
"The midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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