If you want a laptop that is more portable with longer battery life and higher resolution, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i would be a suitable choice. It also has a higher refresh rate and pixel density for the display, which is beneficial for gaming and high-quality video playback. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while being a slightly lighter and having a better color coverage display, offers similar performance in processing power and graphics but with less storage capacity than the Lenovo. Both have gaming-capable hardware, but the Lenovo's better display features make it more suited for intensive gaming and visual tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Good portability
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.0/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you're focused on everyday activities like browsing and watching videos, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i's high resolution and brightness provide a clearer and more vibrant display than the ASUS Vivobook 16X. For engineering and design tasks, the ASUS Vivobook 16X falls short as the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i covers a wider range of colors, ensuring more accurate and vivid visual representation. However, neither laptop is ideal for gaming or 3D applications as they both lack high refresh rates, which limits smooth motion and responsiveness in fast-paced visual content.
Battery
5.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$1,200
$1,055
$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 Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is noted for its balance of performance and portability, with a strong CPU, ample RAM, and a quality screen, all packaged in a relatively light frame with moderate battery life, making it a solid choice for general use.
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
8.0/10
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
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for gaming and 3D due to its higher screen refresh rate, providing smoother visuals, and superior screen quality with a higher resolution and pixel density. Conversely, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while good for these tasks, has a lower refresh rate and screen resolution, affecting its ability to deliver an equally immersive gaming experience.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.4/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X excels in engineering and design due to its powerful Intel i7 processor, substantial RAM, capable Nvidia RTX GPU, and a screen with high color accuracy and brightness, which benefits design work. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i matches this performance while offering a higher-resolution display and longer battery life, but it is slightly less portable and could be noisier during operation due to its build prioritizing thinness.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.0/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo Legion Slim 5i to be 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
7.8/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
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 Slim 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
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 16X or the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
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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