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Updated January 10, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is more affordable and has a lighter design, offering increased portability and a reasonable battery life, making it suitable for general use and mobility. Its RTX 4060 GPU provides good performance for 3D tasks, machine learning, and engineering applications. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 7 is pricier with a higher-resolution display and a more powerful RTX 3070 GPU, which translates to better suitability for intensive gaming, 3D rendering, and engineering tasks. It has a higher weight, which might limit its portability, but it compensates with a longer battery life and superior build quality. Both have the same screen size and RAM, but the Legion 7 offers double the storage capacity. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
- Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 7
- Very good overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Good battery life
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3
8.3
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 7 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a good combination of resolution and brightness, offering a clear and vibrant display suitable for daily tasks and professional design work, but lacks the high refresh rate crucial for smooth rendering in 3D applications and gaming. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 7, with its very good screen quality, excels with an excellent resolution, bright panel, and a wide color gamut that ensures precise color representation for engineering and design tasks, but it also falls short for gaming and high-end 3D work due to a lower refresh rate. Thus, while both laptops provide solid experiences for general use and design-related activities, neither is ideal for gaming or 3D modeling where a high refresh rate is key for optimal performance.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7 has 6.5 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
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
5.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Legion 7 both have good portability, though the ASUS Vivobook 16X has somewhat better portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 7 has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,500
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo Legion 7 costs $1,500.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.6
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.5 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X, with its efficient Intel processor and ample RAM, ensures smooth performance for everyday tasks, has a decent screen quality, and is lightweight for portability, but has an average battery life. The Lenovo Legion 7, on the other hand, features a high-resolution screen and stronger battery capacity, suitable for demanding applications, but it’s heavier and its overwhelming specifications may be more than required for just general use.
Gaming and AI
7.7
7.8
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
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
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X, equipped with an Nvidia RTX 4060, offers a good balance for gaming and 3D applications, while the Lenovo Legion 7 steps up the game with a higher screen refresh rate and a superior Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU for more demanding gaming scenarios. Both have quality screens and competent CPUs, but the Legion 7's screen outshines with its higher resolution and brightness, enhancing the visual experience for gaming and 3D rendering.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with an Intel i7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, making it well-suited for demanding engineering and design tasks, while its lighter weight enhances portability compared to the Lenovo Legion 7, which features an AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Nvidia RTX 3070 GPU, offering high-end processing power with a higher resolution display that is beneficial for design precision but is heavier, affecting portability. Both laptops have ample RAM and quality IPS screens, but the Lenovo Legion 7's higher resolution and brighter display might edge out the ASUS for detail-focused work, despite its increased weight and size.
Content Creation
7.7
7.9
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 7 and ASUS Vivobook 16X 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
7.6
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 7 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Lenovo Legion 7 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook 16X | Lenovo Legion 7 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$1,200 | $1,500 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.1'' x 9.8'' x 0.74'' | 14'' x 10.3'' x 0.86'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 4.25 lbs | 5.5 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.12" | 14.01" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.81" | 10.27" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i7-13700H | AMD Ryzen 7 5800H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 4 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 5 Hours | 6.5 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 | 469 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.5/10 | 7/10 | |
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 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 9.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 720p | |
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 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
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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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."
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2022
"The Lenovo Legion 7 is a fast 16-inch gamer with 165 Hz display. The new Lenovo Legion 7 is a very good gaming notebook that, despite its comparatively compact compact 16-inch case, does not have to do without the most powerful components. Thanks to good cooling, no compromises are made in terms of performance. Both the Core i9-12900HX and the GeForce RTX 3080 Ti perform at a very high level."
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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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