If you're looking for a laptop that is budget-friendly and can handle everyday tasks such as browsing, video streaming, and office work smoothly, the ASUS Vivobook 16X is a solid choice that won't break the bank. However, if your work involves more resource-intensive tasks like gaming, 3D rendering, or advanced engineering software, you may find the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro to be worth the additional investment. Although pricier, the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro offers superior performance which can significantly improve your experience with demanding applications. Keep in mind that this performance comes at the cost of reduced portability and shorter battery life compared to the lighter, more battery-efficient Vivobook. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i
Very good for general use
Excellent for engineering and design
Excellent for gaming and AI
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.4/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
5.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers a balance of performance with a competent CPU and sufficient RAM for everyday tasks, along with good screen quality and better portability due to its lower weight and smaller overall size compared to the Lenovo Legion 7i Pro. The Lenovo Legion 7i Pro, however, boasts a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a higher-resolution display, and superior keyboard quality but compromises on portability and has a slightly shorter battery life.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
9.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is suitable for gaming and 3D tasks with its Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and 120Hz screen refresh rate, ensuring decent performance and fluid visuals. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i takes this further with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4080 GPU and a higher 240Hz screen refresh rate, which translates to even smoother gameplay and better handling of complex 3D applications, but it is also heavier and less portable.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
9.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is excellent for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-equipped with a high-performance CPU and GPU, ample RAM, and a decent screen for engineering tasks, but the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i surpasses it by providing a more powerful CPU, double the RAM, a superior GPU, and a higher resolution and brighter screen, catering to the most demanding design applications. While the Vivobook is more portable and offers a quieter operating noise, the Legion Pro 7i boasts a better keyboard and higher-quality speakers, making it a more comprehensive but heavier tool for engineering professionals.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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
8.2/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
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.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.7/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
240Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
469.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a display that offers a balance suitable for daily tasks and professional design work due to its high resolution and wide color coverage, enhancing visual clarity and color accuracy which are paramount for these activities. However, its display lacks the high refresh rates required for smooth rendering in fast-paced 3D environments, making it less ideal for gaming. The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, on the other hand, delivers vibrant and precise visuals beneficial for both everyday and engineering applications but similarly falls short for gaming, where fluid motion facilitated by a high refresh rate is a critical component of the experience.
Portability
Good
Fair
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
6.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i 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
$1,910
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
$3,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i costs $1,910.
"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."
"Passionate gamers who want to play demanding modern titles with maximum details and don't mind spending the moolah will find the Lenovo Legion 7 Pro to be the right choice. The bright, sharp, and color-accurate 16:10 QHD 240 Hz display makes for an immersive viewing experience. The hardware is housed in a stylish chassis that feels premium and scores well in terms of workmanship and stability. Other aspects such as sound quality, input devices, and connectivity also seem to be near-perfect."
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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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