The ASUS Vivobook 17 is more budget-friendly, has a large 17.3-inch screen, and generally lower performance capabilities compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which is more expensive but packs high performance with a quality graphics card suitable for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. The Lenovo has a more portable design, better battery life, and a higher resolution screen despite being smaller at 14.5 inches. If affordability and a larger screen are priorities, choose the ASUS; if performance and portability are key, the Lenovo is the superior option, especially for more demanding computing tasks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Very good for content creation
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is good.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a less powerful processor, less RAM, and lower screen resolution compared to the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, which affects its efficiency and display quality for general use. The Lenovo also boasts a higher battery life and greater portability, enhancing its suitability for varied everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.7/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a better gaming and 3D experience because it has a dedicated Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU that outperforms the integrated Intel UHD Graphics in the ASUS Vivobook 17; additionally, the Lenovo's higher screen refresh rate contributes to smoother visuals during gameplay. The ASUS may benefit from a larger screen for more immersive visuals, but its lower refresh rate and less powerful graphics make it less suitable for demanding gaming or 3D tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.7/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 is considered fair for engineering and design use primarily due to lower performance components, including an Intel i3 processor and integrated graphics, as well as a standard full HD display which may not be ideal for detail-oriented work.
Content Creation
7.0/10
8.0/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
7.8/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
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
6.2/10
7.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17's larger screen may provide ample space for multitasking in general use and engineering tasks, but its modest resolution and limited brightness could result in less crisp and vibrant images, which can be a downside for detailed design work. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, despite its smaller size, boasts higher resolution and brightness, delivering sharp and vivid visuals that are beneficial both in everyday tasks and precision-oriented engineering or design scenarios. However, neither of these laptops is optimized for gaming or 3D rendering, as they lack high refresh rates, essential for smooth motion and quick visual feedback, making them less ideal for those specific pursuits.
Battery
6.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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
Very Good
17.3in
SIZE
14.5in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has only fair build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$429
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"The ASUS Vivobook 17 is an affordable 17-inch laptop with passive cooling. On one hand, you get a really quiet and cool work device with a good system performance, many connections, good maintenance options, speakers acceptable for multimedia enjoyment, and a sharp and clear matte FHD IPS display with the Asus VivoBook 17 (F712JA). On the other hand, the USB-C port lacks Power Delivery and DisplayPort, and the display, a higher brightness and better color space coverage."
"The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook 17 or the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
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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