If you prioritize performance and better screen quality for tasks like photo editing or watching high-definition content, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s with its faster processor, more RAM, and higher resolution display that supports touch might be the right choice despite being more expensive and less portable. On the other hand, if affordability and a larger screen are more important to you, especially for activities like document editing and web browsing, and you are willing to sacrifice some performance and portability, the ASUS Vivobook 17 would be a suitable option. Keep in mind, the portability of the ThinkBook is superior due to its lighter weight and smaller size, which might be important if you frequently travel with your laptop. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook 17
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s
Good for engineering and design
Good for software development
Good overall display quality
Good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Very good speakers
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.8/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
263.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
6.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a larger screen with a fair keyboard and speaker quality, but is less portable and has a shorter battery life, making it less suitable for mobile users compared to the compact Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, which boasts a higher resolution display, better screen colors, longer battery life, and overall excellent portability, making it more advantageous for daily on-the-go use and demanding tasks.
Engineering and Design
6.3/10
7.5/10
6.2/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.6/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 is only fair.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s outperforms the ASUS Vivobook 17 in engineering and design use primarily due to its superior main processor, double the RAM, and a more capable integrated graphics unit, enhancing computational efficiency and graphical processing. Additionally, the ThinkBook 13s offers better screen quality with a higher resolution and touch capabilities, which are advantageous for design work, but it is much more portable than the larger Vivobook 17, which may be less convenient to carry around despite its larger screen size.
Content Creation
7.0/10
7.8/10
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 ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both good for content creation, though the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s is somewhat better.
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
7.7/10
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
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
7.2/10
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
263.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
336.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook 17 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
If you prioritize screen clarity and vibrant colors for everyday tasks, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s with its higher resolution and brighter display makes content pop, while the ASUS Vivobook 17's larger screen is more suited for multitasking despite its lower quality. For engineering and design work, the ThinkBook 13s likely offers wider color coverage, which ensures more precise color accuracy critical for professional editing and rendering. However, for gaming and 3D applications, both laptops may fall short due to lower refresh rates that can't fully capitalize on fast-paced visuals, where smoother motion and quicker response times are key.
Battery
6.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has 6 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
17.3in
SIZE
13.3in
4.6 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook 17 has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
6.5/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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
$1,000
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook 17 has a price of $429 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s costs $1,000.
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13s and ASUS Vivobook 17 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook 17 offers a fair gaming and 3D experience with its larger 17.3-inch screen and basic integrated graphics; however, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s, with its higher quality 13.3-inch display, stronger CPU, and better integrated graphics, may provide higher quality images and slightly improved performance despite the smaller screen size. Both laptops have similar screen refresh rates, which are adequate for casual gaming and entry-level 3D applications but may not satisfy the needs of more demanding tasks or high-frame-rate gaming.
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How the ASUS Vivobook 17 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13s 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 best thing about the ThinkBook 13S is that it’s a good deal. Business buyers looking for ThinkPad-level performance and software without ThinkPad pricing will probably find the ThinkBook a solid option. While nothing about it is really spectacular, it’s certainly unusual to see the ThinkBook’s screen resolution at a sub-$1,000 price, and its performance will be more than adequate for most office tasks. The generous port selection, 16:10 aspect ratio, physical webcam shutter, and clear audio are certainly icing on the cake."
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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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