The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-suited for 3D rendering and machine learning tasks, as well as for engineering, thanks to its higher-performance GPU. However, it has a lower battery life and might not be as ideal for on-the-go usage. On the other hand, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better battery life and a higher-resolution touchscreen display, which could be more convenient for general use and offer a sharper image for media consumption. It also has a lighter build, enhancing its portability. If your priority is intensive tasks and you don't mind a heavier device with shorter battery life, go for the ASUS. If you prefer longer battery life, a touchscreen, and better portability at the expense of some performance, the Lenovo would be the better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Very good overall display quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim 7 16 is good.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
8.3/10
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim 7 16's higher resolution and brighter display offer crisper and more vibrant visuals, which enhance everyday tasks like browsing and watching videos, compared to the ASUS Vivobook 16X. For engineering and design, the Lenovo's broader color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color reproduction which is crucial for professional photo editing and CAD work. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to their lower refresh rates, meaning they're not ideal for fast-paced, high-frame-rate gaming or smooth 3D rendering.
Battery
5.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$1,200
$1,440
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is equipped with a powerful CPU and high-quality GPU, making it a strong performer for general use with good heat management and speaker quality, but it offers a modest battery life and lower portability compared to some alternatives.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.4/10
7.6/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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.
Portability
Good
Good
16.0in
SIZE
16.0in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 16X and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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