If budget is a primary concern, the Lenovo V15 offers basic functionality at a lower cost, suitable for everyday tasks like browsing and office work. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 16X, while more expensive, typically delivers better performance, making it well-suited for more demanding applications like engineering software, 3D rendering, or machine learning tasks. Additionally, higher performance laptops often have shorter battery life due to their more powerful hardware, so if you need a laptop that can last longer on a single charge, the Lenovo may be preferable. Those needing a lightweight and easy-to-carry laptop may find the Lenovo more suitable, as performance-focused models like the ASUS can be heavier and bulkier. In terms of gaming, ASUS laptops typically have better graphics capabilities, which are essential for a smooth gaming experience. Consider how you plan to use the laptop to determine which tradeoffs are acceptable for your needs. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 16X
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Best in class speakers
Good keyboard
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good battery life
Key differences
Gaming and AI
7.7/10
6.1/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
Yes
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
Yes
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is good for gaming and AI, while the Lenovo V15 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
6.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.5/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 16X is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X excels in engineering and design tasks due to its robust Intel i7 CPU, 16 GB of RAM, and powerful Nvidia RTX GPU, paired with a high-quality IPS screen that has high color space coverage, suiting demanding graphical tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo V15, while lighter and hence more portable, has a less powerful AMD Ryzen 5 CPU and integrated Vega 7 graphics, paired with a lower quality TN panel with reduced color accuracy, making it less suitable for intensive engineering and design work.
Screen Quality
7.3/10
5.4/10
16.0in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
300.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you frequently use your laptop for general activities like browsing the web or working with office applications, the Vivobook 16X offers a clearer and brighter display making it easier to see fine details and reducing eye strain, whereas the Lenovo V15's lower quality display may not be as comfortable to look at for long periods. For engineering and design professionals who need accurate color representation, the Vivobook 16X's wider color gamut ensures that designs and images are vibrant and true to life, while the Lenovo V15's limited color range could make detailed graphical work less precise. Gamers and 3D graphic designers would benefit from the faster refresh rate of displays typically found on gaming-oriented laptops, which the Vivobook 16X lacks, making it less suitable for fluid motion and fast-paced gaming compared to laptops designed with higher refresh rates.
Battery
5.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has 5 hours of battery life. The Lenovo V15 has 8 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.
Cost
$1,200
$579
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 16X has a price of $1,200 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo V15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 16X stands out with a powerful Intel processor and high-quality IPS screen, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life may limit its portability compared to the Lenovo V15, which offers a larger storage capacity, longer battery life, and a lighter design, but comes with a lower-quality TN screen and a less powerful AMD processor, making it a more basic option for general use.
Content Creation
7.7/10
7.3/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo V15 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
7.1/10
9.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
7.5/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook 16X and Lenovo V15 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
15.6in
4.2 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and ASUS Vivobook 16X both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.0/10
6.7/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook 16X to have good build quality, while the Lenovo V15 has only fair 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 V15 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 strengths of the Lenovo V15 G2 AMD lie in its expandability of the RAM and allowing you to use two SSDs, in its performance that goes beyond everyday applications thanks to AMD's hexa-core CPU and Vega-7 iGPU, in its good keyboard, and its relatively robust case. In addition, the battery life of the office laptop is also acceptable, and the device stays cool and relatively quiet."
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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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