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Updated January 10, 2024·
For sheer performance, especially in engineering and intensive tasks like 3D rendering or machine learning, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 with its AMD Ryzen processor and more memory outperforms the Asus Vivobook Pro 14. It also has a longer battery life, making it better for on-the-go use, and better build quality, but it comes at a higher purchase price. Conversely, the Asus Vivobook Pro offers a superior OLED screen with higher resolution and color accuracy, potentially better for creative work that prioritizes display quality. Both offer similar portability, but the VivoBook is slightly heavier and bulkier. If your focus is on general usage, both laptops perform competently, although with different strengths in display and battery life. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14
- Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13
- Very good overall build quality
- Excellent portability
- Very good battery life
- Very good speakers
- Excellent keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.0
7.8
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
385.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
8.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
10.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
8.2/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.2/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for general use, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 is rated higher for general use than the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 due to a better CPU and more RAM, which results in smoother and faster performance for everyday tasks. The ThinkPad also provides a longer battery life and is lighter, enhancing its portability, while the Vivobook has a superior OLED screen which is better for vibrant colors and contrast but does not offer the same longevity or ease of carrying around as the ThinkPad.
Software Development
7.2
7.7
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
9.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for software development, though the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
7.0
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
385.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
379.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has a better screen for content creation, and software development.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 boasts a high-resolution display with vibrant colors and brightness that makes it appealing for everyday tasks and professional design work, where color accuracy and clarity are crucial. Despite its qualities, it falls short for gaming and 3D applications due to a lower refresh rate, which is essential for smooth visuals in fast-paced environments. In contrast, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 also presents a sharp display with good color reproduction, suitable for general and engineering tasks, yet similarly, it lacks the high refresh rate demanded by gaming and 3D activities.
Battery
8.0 Hours
10.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has 8 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.3in
3.0 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 has excellent portability, while the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 has very good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
8.5
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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
$1,000
$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 ThinkPad Z13 costs $1,000.
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Key similarities
Gaming and AI
6.1
6.3
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
90Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14, with its higher screen refresh rate and OLED display, outshines the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 for visuals in gaming and 3D applications; however, the ThinkPad Z13 with its premium build quality and longer battery life could be seen as more reliable for extended use, despite a lower screen refresh rate and IPS screen quality. Both laptops have integrated GPUs appropriate for lighter gaming and 3D tasks, but may struggle with more demanding graphics requirements due to the limitations of these GPUs.
Engineering and Design
7.0
7.3
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.9/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 and ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 comes with an OLED screen which offers high color accuracy, beneficial for design work, and is equipped with Intel Iris Xe graphics, suited for engineering applications; however, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13, with its premium Ryzen 7 CPU and Radeon graphics, offers stronger performance in computational tasks, paired with a higher quality keyboard and better portability, proving valuable for on-the-go engineering work. While both feature high-resolution screens with good color coverage, the ASUS’s higher brightness and contrast may appeal to those focused on visual design, whereas the ThinkPad's overall performance and build quality cater to demanding engineering environments.
Content Creation
7.3
7.8
5.0/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.8/10
2880 x 1800
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 and the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook Pro 14 | Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$548 | $1,000 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | June 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.5'' x 9'' x 0.76'' | 11.6'' x 7.9'' x 0.55'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.09 lbs | 2.78 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.5" | 11.59" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9" | 7.86" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i5-11300H | AMD Ryzen 7 6850U | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 4 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 0 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 8 Hours | 10 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 63 Wh | 51.5 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.3" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1800 | 1920 x 1200 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 60Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 385 nits | 379 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 8.3/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | Yes | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 9/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 720p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 3 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 2 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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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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Brian Westover | September 2022
"In the premium ultraportable space, the Lenovo ThinkPad Z13 competes with the best of the best, and still manages to shine. The design is an impressive departure from the bland bare-metal laptop that's become so popular in recent years, and the AMD-powered system has performance that's just as impressive. It's a stark alternative to the Intel-based majority, and it stands up well enough to the impressive Apple M2 processor."
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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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