For better performance, especially in multitasking and more demanding applications, the Lenovo V15 is a stronger choice due to its superior processor and graphics capabilities. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook 17, being less expensive, offers a large 17.3-inch display which may be beneficial for productivity and media consumption but results in a heavier and less portable device. If battery life is a priority, the ASUS might edge out with a slightly stronger battery performance. The Lenovo V15 comes with more storage capacity and a professional operating system, making it a more suitable option for business and engineering tasks, albeit at a slightly higher price. The tradeoff here is between performance and specialized use with the Lenovo, and affordability and screen size with the ASUS, while keeping in mind the Lenovo's increased portability due to its smaller screen and lighter weight. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo V15.
Advantages of the Lenovo V15
Good for software development
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.2/10
5.4/10
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
231.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a better screen than the Lenovo V15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo V15 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 provides a decent visual experience for everyday tasks with its combination of resolution, panel type, and brightness, which are crucial for clarity and comfort in regular use. For engineering and design work, while the Vivobook’s color coverage may not satisfy professional color standards like DCI-P3 or Adobe RGB, it is still fair compared to lower-end models. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the Vivobook's refresh rate is not high enough to deliver the smooth motion that these scenarios demand, and its resolution and panel type don't compensate for this deficit, whereas the Lenovo V15's screen shortcomings across all mentioned aspects make it less suitable for any of these uses.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 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
$429
$579
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Lenovo V15 costs $579.
The Lenovo V15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a more extensive display and slightly better brightness, which can enhance the viewing experience for general use, but the Lenovo V15's Ryzen 5 CPU and double the amount of RAM should result in smoother multitasking and overall performance. Additionally, the Lenovo offers greater storage and a longer battery life, despite its smaller screen, making it more suitable for general use where performance and battery longevity are valued over screen size.
Gaming and AI
6.0/10
6.1/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
9.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.7/10
The Lenovo V15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo V15 are both fair for gaming and 3D due to their integrated graphics chips, which are less powerful than dedicated gaming GPUs, and standard screen refresh rates of 60Hz, which are lower than the faster rates preferred for competitive gaming. The Vivobook boasts a larger screen, which may enhance the visual experience despite its IPS panel's lower color performance compared to other display types, while the V15 has a slightly better pixel density and potentially more responsive performance, given its faster CPU and double the RAM of the Vivobook.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
6.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook 17 and Lenovo V15 are both only fair for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a larger screen and a slightly higher capacity battery, but its processor and graphics are less powerful compared to the Lenovo V15, which offers a stronger CPU and GPU potentially better for demanding engineering software despite its smaller storage and screen.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.3/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
TN
The Lenovo V15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 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
6.9/10
7.1/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
4.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
6.5/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo V15 to be 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.
Portability
Good
Good
17.3in
SIZE
15.6in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
3.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The Lenovo V15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
6.7/10
The Lenovo V15 and ASUS Vivobook 17 both have 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 17 and the Lenovo V15 compare to other laptops
"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 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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