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The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is more affordable, portable, and offers a high-quality OLED display, which is excellent for general use and watching videos. It's suitable for moderate workloads, but limited in intense gaming or engineering tasks due to its integrated graphics. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is pricier and heavier but comes with a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher-end processor, making it ideal for gaming, 3D rendering, and demanding engineering applications. It also has a larger storage capacity and more memory, enhancing its performance for multitasking and heavy-duty tasks. While the Vivobook might appeal to those prioritizing price and portability for everyday tasks, the Legion aims at users who need greater performance and are willing to invest in a more substantial machine despite its lower portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i
- Very good for engineering and design
- Very good for gaming and AI
- Very good for content creation
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.9
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
7.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.7/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers moderate performance with an Intel i5 processor and 8 GB of RAM, which is adequate for general use, but its lower storage capacity and less robust CPU compared to the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i might make multitasking and heavy applications run less smoothly. Meanwhile, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with a high-end Intel i7 processor, double the RAM at 16 GB, and a more color-accurate IPS screen, will handle demanding tasks better and offer improved screen quality, although it is heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable.
Gaming and AI
6.1
8.0
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
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 Slim 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is only fair.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, with its superior GPU and higher screen refresh rate, delivers a more fluid and visually engaging gaming experience, making it very good for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, while still capable, has a less powerful GPU and lower screen refresh rate, which means it provides an adequate but less optimal performance for such activities.
Engineering and Design
7.0
8.4
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is considered very good for engineering and design use because it has a more powerful CPU, more RAM, and a higher-tier GPU than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, which translates to better performance in demanding tasks; it also features a larger, higher-quality screen with greater color accuracy and higher refresh rates, important for design precision. While the Vivobook Pro 14 is lighter and offers greater portability with very good heat management and a quiet operation, the Legion Slim 5i's superior processing components make it better suited to handle intensive engineering software and rendering tasks, albeit with reduced ease of transport due to its heavier weight.
Content Creation
7.3
8.0
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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
7.8
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.0/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i is somewhat better.
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
8.0
14.0in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
343.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i for general use, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has a better screen for gaming and AI, content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 excels in screen quality for general use and engineering due to its high resolution and brightness, along with a wide color gamut providing accurate color reproduction. However, its lower refresh rate makes it less optimal for 3D tasks where fluid motion is crucial. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i, while still having good resolution and color fidelity important for engineering and general use, falls short for gaming and 3D as well, as it also doesn't offer the high refresh rates that those activities benefit from.
Battery
8.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has 7 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
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$548
$1,055
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5i costs $1,055.
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Build Quality
7.4
7.4
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and Lenovo Legion Slim 5i 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 Slim 5i compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | Lenovo Legion Slim 5i |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $1,055 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 14.2'' x 10.3'' x 0.99'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 5.29 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 14.16" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 10.25" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | Intel i7-13700H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 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 | 7 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 80 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 16" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 2560 x 1600 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 343 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 6.7/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
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 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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."
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Mark Knapp | August 2023
"The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
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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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