The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is more suitable for general use and is lighter and thus easier to carry, with longer battery life for on-the-go usage. The Lenovo LOQ 15, on the other hand, offers better performance for 3D rendering, machine learning tasks, and engineering software, supported by a more powerful dedicated graphics card, yet it is heavier and its battery won’t last as long compared to the ASUS. If gaming is a consideration, the Lenovo with its high refresh rate display and gaming-capable hardware outperforms the ASUS. Balance your decision based on whether portability or high-performance computing is your priority. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 15
Good for gaming and AI
Good overall display quality
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
7.5/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a less advanced integrated GPU and a lower screen refresh rate, making it less suitable for gaming and 3D applications than the Lenovo LOQ 15, which is equipped with a dedicated Nvidia GPU and has a considerably higher screen refresh rate enhancing gaming and 3D performance.
Engineering and Design
7.1/10
7.9/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo LOQ 15 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 15 is somewhat better.
The Lenovo LOQ 15 is very good for engineering and design as it includes a more advanced CPU and a dedicated Nvidia GPU, ensuring higher performance for CAD and rendering tasks, contrasted with the Asus Vivobook S 15's capable yet less powerful integrated AMD GPU. While both have similar screen sizes and types, the Lenovo boasts a higher screen refresh rate and better contrast ratio, making it preferable for detailed visual work, despite being heavier and less portable than the Asus.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.1/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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 has a display with adequate resolution and brightness for everyday tasks, but the color range might not be wide enough for professional design work, and the refresh rate is too low for smooth 3D rendering or gaming experiences. The Lenovo LOQ 15 offers better color accuracy and a wider color gamut, making it more suitable for engineering and design professionals who rely on precise colors, but like the ASUS, it falls short for gaming or 3D due to a lower refresh rate. Both laptops have limitations for gaming and 3D applications, but for general use and professional design, the Lenovo has the edge with its superior color reproduction, while the ASUS offers basic functionality for casual and everyday tasks.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 15 has 6 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
15.6in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 15 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Cost
$908
$1,179
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Lenovo LOQ 15 costs $1,179.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo LOQ 15 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers ample RAM and a capable AMD Ryzen CPU, with an IPS screen providing good viewing angles; its lighter weight and longer battery life make it convenient for carrying around. The Lenovo LOQ 15, with the same amount of RAM and a similarly powerful Ryzen CPU, benefits from a higher refresh rate display and an Nvidia RTX GPU, enhancing graphics performance, but it's heavier and has a shorter battery life, making it less portable but better for those requiring more graphically intensive applications.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo LOQ 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
9.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 15 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 LOQ 15 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 LOQ 15 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."
"Even after a short time with the LOQ 15, you'll find it has a lot going for it, but ultimately it's just "good"—not quite a star. The performance is respectable for the hardware it’s running, but Lenovo had to make some design sacrifices to trim the price. One of the better aspects is the keyboard, making it one of the better low-cost gaming laptops to actually put your hands on."
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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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