The ASUS Vivobook S 15 typically costs less and has double the storage with similar RAM and a capable processor powerful enough for general use and light engineering tasks, but its integrated graphics are not suited for intensive 3D, machine learning, or gaming. It's lighter and has a longer battery life, making it more portable. The Lenovo LOQ 16, while a bit heavier and pricier with less battery life and storage, features a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher refresh rate display, better for 3D work, machine learning, and gaming. Both have 16-inch screens with the Lenovo offering a slightly higher resolution and aspect ratio, which makes for better screen real estate and a more immersive experience. Choose the ASUS for everyday use with better portability and battery life, or opt for the Lenovo if your main focus is performance in specialized tasks like gaming or engineering. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo LOQ 16
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 1200
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 16 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is less suited for gaming and 3D applications compared to the Lenovo LOQ 16 mainly because it has an integrated GPU, which is less powerful compared to the dedicated Nvidia RTX 4050 GPU in the Lenovo LOQ 16, which is specifically designed to handle graphically intensive tasks more effectively.
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 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design, though the Lenovo LOQ 16 is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Engineering and Design Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for graphic design and 3D rendering work.
Screen Quality
6.3/10
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
329.0 nits
The Lenovo LOQ 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, and engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook's screen provides adequate quality for everyday tasks with acceptable resolution and brightness but lacks the color accuracy crucial for engineering applications and the high refresh rate necessary for smooth gaming and 3D rendering. The Lenovo LOQ 16 offers a higher quality display that's bright and sharp for general use, and has better color fidelity for professional work in engineering and design, yet still falls short for gaming and 3D due to its lower refresh rate. Both laptops are better suited for productivity and creative work rather than gaming or 3D, where screen refresh rate is a significant factor in performance.
Battery
9.0 Hours
6.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo LOQ 16 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
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
5.7 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
1.0in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has good portability, while the Lenovo LOQ 16 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 LOQ 16 costs $1,000.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo LOQ 16 are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 is appreciated for general use due to its combination of a capable CPU, ample RAM, and a quality IPS screen with good brightness and respectable color coverage, paired with light weight and a long battery life, making it easy to carry around for everyday tasks. On the other hand, the Lenovo LOQ 16 also suits general use with its powerful CPU and RAM, along with a high-quality screen that offers a higher refresh rate and resolution, better speaker and keyboard quality, but it's heavier and has shorter battery life which slightly compromises its portability.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
9.1/10
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 LOQ 16 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 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo LOQ 16 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 16 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 16 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."
"Gaming laptops with an RTX 4060 are available starting from about 1,000 Euros (~$1,060), even in 16-inch format. For the supposedly affordable Lenovo LOQ 16 (1,500 Euros, ~$1,591), the manufacturer particularly saves in the equipment and materials compared to the more expensive Legion series. In addition, the LOQ is slightly heavier and more bulky. What remains is anything but a laptop full of difficult compromises. Instead, this is a more than solid gaming laptop that focusses on the 3D performance.Q is slightly heavier and more bulky."
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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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