If you need a more affordable option and can accept a heavier laptop with a large screen and solid general performance for various tasks including gaming and engineering, the ASUS Vivobook 16X would be suitable. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i, while pricier, offers a higher-quality display, better portability due to its lighter weight, and superior overall performance, particularly for engineering and 3D tasks, along with a better battery life and higher storage capacity. The choice ultimately hinges on your budget and whether portability, display quality, and peak performance are top priorities for you. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Best in class speakers
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i
Very good for general use
Very good for software development
Very good for content creation
Best in class overall display quality
Very good overall build quality
Good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.6/10
8.5/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
300.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
5.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
6.0 Hours
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
7.5/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 16X is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X offers solid performance with a high-quality screen and good portability, although its battery life is shorter than some competitors and weighs more; it's well-suited for general use with a great emphasis on visuals and overall computing power. However, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i edge out with more RAM, a higher resolution touchscreen, better portability due to being lighter, and marginally longer battery life, raising its standing for general use with an additional focus on efficiency and ease of carrying.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.9/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i and ASUS Vivobook 16X are both very good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is well-suited for engineering and design thanks to its capable CPU and GPU, large screen with good color accuracy, and sufficient RAM, making it a solid choice for intensive tasks; however, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i excels in these areas with a higher screen resolution, superior color range, and significantly more RAM, alongside better keyboard and speaker quality, though it is less ideal for those needing a machine that manages heat well.
Content Creation
7.7/10
8.5/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
8.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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
9.6/10
16.0in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
3072 x 1920
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
618.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 16X for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
For general use, the Lenovo Slim Pro 9i's higher resolution and brighter display provide a clearer and more vibrant experience when browsing the web or watching videos, whereas the Asus Vivobook 16X, while adequate, isn't as sharp or luminous. When working on engineering and design tasks, the Lenovo's wider color gamut coverage ensures more accurate color representation which is crucial for professional photo editing, CAD, or content creation, outshining the Asus which offers respectable but less comprehensive color performance. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops fall short due to lower refresh rates, which means less fluid motion and slower response times compared to laptops with displays designed specifically for high-frame-rate gaming.
Build Quality
7.0/10
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Slim Pro 9i costs $1,500.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo Slim Pro 9i are both good for gaming and AI.
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.
Battery
5.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i has 6 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
14.5in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.8in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 9i 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 Pro 9i 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 Slim Pro 9i is an impressive laptop with a brilliant Mini-LED display, a powerful 100-watt version of Nvidia RTX 4050 graphics, and excellent connectivity. Having run the Cinebench benchmark again, we were impressed with the CPU performance. That makes the Slim Pro 9i is an easy recommendation, especially for those who care about GPU and CPU performance. It’s also a fantastic choice if you frequently view HDR movies and games on your laptop."
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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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