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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're on a budget, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers good value for everyday tasks and light creative work without breaking the bank, but for more demanding activities like gaming, 3D rendering, or complex machine learning tasks, the Lenovo Legion 9i, while more expensive, provides superior performance and is built with high-end tasks in mind. The Vivobook Pro is more portable and has better battery life for on-the-go use, while the Legion 9i is heavier and might need more frequent charging, catering to users who need powerhouse performance more than mobility. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 9i
- Very good for general use
- Best in class for engineering and design
- Excellent for gaming and AI
- Very good for software development
- Very good for content creation
- Best in class overall display quality
- Very good overall build quality
- Best in class speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
8.4
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
3.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.3/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i offers a powerful Intel i9 processor, more RAM, a higher quality Mini LED screen, and superior gaming features, making it very good for general use with a capability that extends to intensive tasks, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life which affects portability. The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with an Intel i5 processor and an OLED screen, provides fair performance for everyday tasks, and is lighter with longer battery life which enhances portability, but may not handle more demanding applications as effectively as the Lenovo.
Gaming and AI
6.1
9.2
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
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 9i is excellent for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
7.0
9.6
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 9i is best in class for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion 9i is excellent for engineering and design due to its more powerful Intel i9 processor, ample RAM, high-end Nvidia GPU, and superior screen technology, which enhance performance and visual fidelity crucial for intensive tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a more modest Intel i5 processor and integrated graphics, making it suitable but less optimal for the same tasks; however, it does offer better portability and battery life for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.3
8.7
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 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
7.2
8.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
32.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo Legion 9i is very good for software development, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
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
8.4
9.7
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
3200 x 2000
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
Mini LED
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
682.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion 9i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a clear display with a high resolution that is ideal for everyday tasks and professional design work due to its color accuracy. The Lenovo Legion 9i steps it up with top-tier display characteristics that cater to both day-to-day use and demanding engineering applications, boasting even more precise color representation. However, both are less suited for gaming and 3D applications, as gamers and designers in this field typically seek high refresh rates for smoother visuals, an area where these laptops may fall short.
Battery
8.0 Hours
3.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 9i has 3 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
16.0in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 9i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo Legion 9i has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$548
$3,420
$0
$1,000
$2,000
$3,000
$4,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo Legion 9i costs $3,420.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | Lenovo Legion 9i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $3,420 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | October 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 14.1'' x 10.9'' x 1.01'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.64 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 14.08" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.93" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i9-13980HX | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 1024 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 99.9 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | Mini LED | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 3200 x 2000 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 682 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 9.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 2 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
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Marc Herter | July 2022
"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."
Lenovo Legion 9i
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Matthew Buzzi | December 2023
"The Lenovo Legion 9i is meant as a top-end flagship showcase for enthusiasts, and on that, it delivers. You'll find flashier designs in this price tier—Razer’s all-metal build in a similarly sized laptop like the Blade 16, or monstrous 18-inch machines—but this is a well-thought-out laptop. The chassis is trim for a 16-inch powerhouse, the lid is unique, and bespoke liquid cooling takes performance to the next level."
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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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