The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a more budget-friendly choice compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 15". If you prize portability and use your laptop mostly for everyday tasks, the ASUS is a compact option with sufficient power for general use and some light creative work. However, if your activities lean towards gaming, 3D work, or resource-heavy engineering software, the Lenovo Legion 5's larger size accommodates more powerful hardware that is better suited for such intensive tasks. Keep in mind, though, that with increased power, the Lenovo also carries a heavier build which might not be as convenient to move around. Additionally, gaming-oriented machines like the Lenovo Legion often have shorter battery life compared to more productivity-focused laptops like the Vivobook Pro. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
Very good for engineering and design
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is better suited for gaming and 3D because it has a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU and a higher screen refresh rate of 165 than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 with its Intel Iris Xe graphics and 90 screen refresh rate. The ASUS has a high-quality OLED display which is great for general use, but for gaming and 3D tasks where GPU and refresh rate are very important, the Lenovo's superior hardware gives it an edge.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
8.2/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is better suited for engineering and design because it offers a more powerful CPU and GPU, both crucial for intensive software tasks, and higher RAM capacity which is essential for multitasking and handling complex projects. In contrast, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is commended for its high-quality OLED screen and lighter weight, making it more portable, it falls short with a less powerful integrated GPU and less RAM, which may limit performance with demanding engineering applications and multitasking.
Screen Quality
8.4/10
8.0/10
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has a better screen for gaming and AI.
If you prioritize vibrant colors and sharp images for tasks like photo editing or CAD work, you might prefer the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 as it likely has a wider color gamut which is essential for precise color work. Those who value a balance between good color accuracy and a nice display for everyday activities might lean towards the Lenovo Legion 5 15" since it balances respectable color coverage with overall screen quality. However, if your main interest is in high-frame-rate gaming or 3D rendering, neither laptop would be ideal due to their poor refresh rates, though resolution and panel technology are adequate for non-gaming tasks.
Battery
8.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
Fair
14.0in
SIZE
15.6in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$989
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$600
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$1,000
$1,200
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$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" costs $989.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a highly portable, lightweight solution with a premium OLED screen, but limited battery life and moderate processing power compared to the Lenovo Legion 5 which packs a more powerful CPU and GPU, along with double the memory and storage, but is heavier and also has a shorter battery life, making it less convenient for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.3/10
7.4/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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
7.3/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 15" 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 Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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