The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 offers a good balance between price and performance and is excellent for everyday use with its vibrant OLED display and solid build. However, if you’re looking for a laptop for more demanding tasks like 3D work, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14, with its advanced AMD processor and dedicated Nvidia graphics, will provide significantly more power. The Lenovo is also thinner and might have a longer battery life, so it’s better for carrying around, but these advantages come at a higher price. Choose based on your performance needs and how much you value portability against cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14
Very good for general use
Very good for content creation
Very good battery life
Very good speakers
Key differences
General Use
7.0/10
8.0/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
12.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
8.4/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is very good for general use, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is good.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.1/10
6.7/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers better gaming and 3D performance due to its Nvidia RTX 3050 GPU which is superior to the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14's integrated Intel Iris Xe graphics. Both have comparable screen refresh rates, however, the Lenovo's dedicated GPU will render graphics more effectively, making it more suitable for gaming and 3D applications.
Engineering and Design
7.0/10
7.7/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 is equipped with a capable Intel i5 CPU, 8GB of RAM, and an integrated GPU that can handle engineering software, but it's the OLED screen with high color accuracy and contrast that stands out for design tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and 16GB of RAM along with a discrete Nvidia RTX GPU, making it better suited for intensive engineering simulations and offering a bit more screen size and battery life which are advantageous for productivity, but with an IPS screen that has lower color gamut coverage compared to the ASUS's OLED display.
Content Creation
7.3/10
8.0/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
7.2/10
7.8/10
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 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
8.4/10
7.4/10
14.0in
SIZE
14.5in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
90Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
334.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro's panel type, resolution, and brightness combine to deliver sharp and vibrant visuals critical for general tasks and visual work in engineering and design, where consistent color representation and clarity are essential. Its color gamuts, covering a broad spectrum, help ensure accuracy in color-sensitive projects. However, its lower refresh rate may not be ideal for gaming and 3D applications that rely on smooth motion and quick screen updates for an immersive experience.
Battery
8.0 Hours
12.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 has 12 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.
Cost
$548
$1,200
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a price of $548 and the Lenovo Slim Pro 7 14 costs $1,200.
"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 Slim Pro 7 is an attractive, portable laptop that’s ideal if you need a combination of CPU and GPU performance. It also nails the fundamentals with solid connectivity, an enjoyable keyboard, a large touchpad, and top-notch webcam. Display quality is a weakness, but it’s an acceptable compromise for the laptop’s extremely competitive $1,199 MSRP. The Slim Pro 7 is a versatile, affordable laptop and hard to beat for the price."
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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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