If battery life and superior display for creative tasks such as photo editing are important to you, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 could be a great choice with its OLED screen and lower weight making it easy to carry around. However, if you need more power for tasks like video editing or gaming, consider the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro which comes with a dedicated graphics card and a larger screen. The Lenovo also provides more storage and memory, but it is heavier and therefore less portable than the ASUS. Both have similar build and audio quality, but the Lenovo has a slightly better battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
7.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro is somewhat better.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro offers a better overall experience for general use due to its superior AMD Ryzen CPU and larger standard RAM, which provide faster and more efficient performance, as well as a higher capacity battery that extends usage time between charges. Additionally, while both feature high-quality screens, with the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 having an OLED display, the IdeaPad's larger screen size and higher refresh rate may contribute to a more enjoyable viewing and user experience despite the slight tradeoff in portability due to its increased weight.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
7.8/10
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
409.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
For general use, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 excels with a high-resolution display that offers crisp and vivid visuals enhanced by excellent brightness, providing a comfortable and sharp viewing experience for everyday tasks. Engineers and designers will appreciate its wide color gamuts, allowing for accurate color representation which is crucial when precision in color-sensitive work is required. However, for gaming and 3D applications, its lower refresh rate limits the smoothness and responsiveness of the visuals, making it less suitable compared to options with higher refresh rates that can provide a more immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has 10 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
Very Good
Good
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
4.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$1,162
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro costs $1,162.
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics, provides modest gaming capabilities, but falls behind the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro which is equipped with a Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU, better suited for gaming and 3D tasks. Despite the Vivobook's higher screen refresh rate, the IdeaPad's combination of a dedicated gaming-grade GPU and a more than adequate refresh rate makes it a stronger contender for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is equipped with an OLED screen renowned for its color accuracy, which is beneficial for design work, but with integrated graphics, it may lag behind in engineering simulations when compared to the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro, which boasts an AMD Ryzen CPU, double the RAM, and a dedicated NVIDIA GPU, enhancing performance in computational tasks. Furthermore, the IdeaPad 5 Pro has a larger screen size, which might be more comfortable for extended work sessions, although this makes it less portable than the ASUS.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.5/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2/10
7.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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.
Build Quality
7.4/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 both have good 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 Pro 14 and the Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook Pro 14 OLED is a Pantone Validated laptop that packs a lot of processing power. The Asus VivoBook Pro 14 OLED's highlight is its outstanding display: Featuring a 3K resolution in the 16:10 format and nearly a 100% coverage of the Display P3 color space, the display hardly leaves anything to be desired. The Asus laptop also shows impeccable rates in terms of general system performance. Combined with long battery life, low noise emissions, and relatively good speakers, the laptop can be recommended to users who can accept compromises in terms of connectivity."
"The Lenovo IdeaPad 5 Pro turns out a successful all-rounder that, aside from 3D applications, always strikes a good or very good figure. This begins with the elegant metal case that isn't particularly light but fairly robust, giving a high-quality impression. The input devices are also better than those of many competitors. Both the keyboard and the touchpad are attractive and comfortable. In addition, the performance of the Ryzen 5 6600HS is easily able to keep up with the Intel competitors."
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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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