If you prioritize battery life and prefer a larger screen, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i with its 16-inch display might appeal to you, though it does come with half the storage of the ASUS. On the other hand, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers a more powerful AMD Ryzen processor which is beneficial for more intensive tasks, alongside increased storage capacity, and still maintains very good battery life. The Vivobook is also slightly lighter and more portable compared to the IdeaPad. Each has a high-quality IPS display, but the IdeaPad's higher resolution and aspect ratio may offer a better experience for certain productivity tasks. Both have sufficient RAM for multitasking and are aimed at the lower midrange price segment, with the IdeaPad generally being less expensive. The better choice depends on your particular needs – whether it's for general use, performance for engineering tasks, or a balance of both with consideration to cost. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has no clear advantages over the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i.
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has a better screen for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i have fair screen quality for general use because they offer adequate resolution and brightness, but their panel type may not provide the most vivid colors. For engineering and design, these laptops may not cover a wide color gamut, making them less ideal for tasks that require precise color accuracy critical in professional design work. When it comes to gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rates on these laptops' displays can lead to less fluid visuals, which is not optimal for fast-paced or highly detailed graphics that these activities typically demand.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$828
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is valued for general use due to its strong CPU performance suitable for various tasks, ample storage and memory for multitasking, high screen clarity, and efficient heat management with quiet operation, although its battery life and portability are not the strongest points. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers advantages in its lighter weight and longer battery life making it more portable, a high-quality keyboard and speakers, and a screen with slightly higher resolution and better color accuracy, but it has less storage and operates with a less powerful CPU compared to the ASUS model.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.3/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.1/10
7.0/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its AMD Ryzen 7 CPU and Vega 8 GPU, offers sturdy performance for engineering and design tasks, along with plenty of storage, but is slightly heavier and has a lower screen resolution than the Lenovo. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, while also providing ample performance with its Intel i5 CPU and Iris Xe GPU, boasts a higher screen resolution and contrast ratio for sharper and more detailed visuals, contributing positively to design work, yet it comes with less storage.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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
7.4/10
7.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i has 8 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
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
"Internals make Asus VivoBook S15 laptop a compelling option. The Asus multimedia laptop may look rather below-average with its modest black chassis, lack of a dedicated GPU, limited RAM and meagre port selection without Thunderbolt support. But your impression of the device will start changing once you set your eyes on its high-contrast OLED capable of producing deep blacks and highly accurate colours. And your opinion will change completely when the VivoBook is switched on. The AMD CPU can effortlessly keep up with powerful rivals from Intel. The integrated Radeon graphics blows away Intel's iGPU when it comes to graphics workloads such as rendering and simpler games."
"The device is made for average work loads and if your work has a lot to do with online browsing, using apps that are not power-hungry and streaming videos. The looks are really good and the device in itself is not a heavy one. And with Intel 11th-gen Core processor, you might sail through most of your work without complaints."
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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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