If performance for engineering software and gaming is a priority and you are okay with a heavier and slightly less portable laptop with a higher price, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro is the better option. It has a more powerful processor and graphics card that can handle these tasks efficiently. On the other hand, if you prefer a more portable, lighter laptop with longer battery life and at a lower price, but with less power for intensive tasks, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 would be a suitable choice. However, it won't perform as well for demanding 3D applications or gaming. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good portability
Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for gaming and AI
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
8.0/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15's modest graphical capabilities, as demonstrated by its integrated AMD Ryzen 7 5800H Vega 8 graphics, and a standard refresh rate of 60Hz, render it merely fair for gaming and 3D tasks. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i's superior Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and a high refresh rate of 165Hz make it very good for such demands, delivering enhanced visual performance and smoother gameplay.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
8.4/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is very good for engineering and design, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is good.
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i is better suited for engineering and design due to its higher-end Intel i7 processor and dedicated Nvidia RTX 4060 GPU, which outperform the ASUS Vivobook S 15's AMD Ryzen 7 and integrated Vega 8 graphics, especially in tasks requiring intense computations and graphic processing power. Additionally, the Lenovo has a higher resolution and color accuracy screen, crucial for precise design work, albeit with trade-offs in portability and potentially higher operating noise compared to the lighter ASUS laptop.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
368.0 nits
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks and work in engineering and design but may lack the extensive color range professionals need for precise color work. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i provides a bright, high-resolution display that covers a wider color spectrum, making it suitable for detailed engineering designs and better image representation in general use. However, both models fall short for serious gaming and 3D applications due to their lower refresh rates, which can lead to less smooth visuals in fast-paced scenarios.
Battery
9.0 Hours
3.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has 3.5 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
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$908
$1,000
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 5i costs $1,000.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo Legion Pro 5i are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 excels in general use with ample storage, sufficient RAM, a capable processor, a high-quality IPS screen, and longer battery life for better portability, making it suitable for a range of tasks without frequent charging. In contrast, the Lenovo Legion 5i Pro offers a more powerful CPU and GPU for heavier tasks, a higher resolution and refresh rate screen for sharper and smoother visuals, but its portability and battery life take a hit due to its larger size and weight, making it less ideal for on-the-go use.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 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.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Pro 5i and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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 S 15 and the Lenovo Legion Pro 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 midpriced Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 8 follows some of our favorite gaming machines, including last year's model and the higher-end Legion Pro 7i Gen 8 tested earlier this year. But pedigree doesn't count for much in the computer world, and gaming laptops require a certain level of power and graphics performance to justify their prices. The Pro 5i Gen 8 just doesn't do that, offering middling CPU and GPU performance rather than the sort of muscle that would make it a great value."
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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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