If you prioritize graphics performance and screen resolution for tasks like 3D rendering, machine learning, or gaming, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 with its dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics and sharper display would serve you well, but it comes with less storage and is slightly heavier. The ASUS Vivobook S 15 offers more storage space and a bit more portability given its lighter weight, suitable for general use and multitasking. Both laptops have similar battery life, with the Lenovo having a slight edge. Both also have quality keyboards and come with Windows pre-installed, but the Lenovo has a better webcam and its touchscreen might be a benefit for certain users. The ASUS might be a tad more expensive, but if budget is a major consideration, the Lenovo's often lower price could sway your decision. 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 Slim 7 16.
Advantages of the Lenovo Slim 7 16
Very good overall display quality
Good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Screen Quality
6.3/10
8.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
267.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 15 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15, with its fair screen resolution and brightness, provides an adequate visual experience for everyday tasks but might not be crisp or vibrant for detailed engineering and design work. The Lenovo Slim 7 16's higher resolution and brighter display, along with superior color accuracy, make it well-suited for professionals requiring precise color representation for tasks such as photo editing or CAD. However, both laptops, lacking high refresh rates, fall short for gaming and 3D modeling, where fluid motion and fast screen updates are crucial for an optimal experience.
Build Quality
7.0/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 both have good build quality, though the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$908
$1,440
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has a price of $908 and the Lenovo Slim 7 16 costs $1,440.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 are both good for general use.
PerfectRec’s General Use Score takes into account the many different features of the laptop that make it more or less suitable for general productivity, web browsing, streaming, video calls, and running a wide variety of apps and programs.
Gaming and AI
6.3/10
6.6/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.5/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 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
7.5/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
3.7/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
4.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 and ASUS Vivobook S 15 are both good for engineering and design.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 with a capable CPU and integrated GPU is good for engineering and design tasks, and its lighter weight enhances portability, but the Lenovo Slim 7 16 offers a more powerful CPU, superior dedicated GPU, and higher resolution and brightness screen, which is particularly beneficial for design work, although it is slightly heavier which might affect its portability. Additionally, while both laptops have high-quality keyboards beneficial for long work sessions, the Lenovo Slim 7 16 has a slight edge in keyboard and speaker quality, as well as quieter operating noise, which might be preferred in professional environments.
Content Creation
7.6/10
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
IPS
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The Lenovo Slim 7 16 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
7.6/10
7.4/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.2/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1080
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1600
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The Lenovo Slim 7 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.
Battery
9.0 Hours
9.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Slim 7 16 has 9.5 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
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.9 lbs
WEIGHT
4.6 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 and Lenovo Slim 7 16 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 Slim 7 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."
"At $1,011, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7 Pro is a real bargain among full-sized laptops, with a handsome 16-inch, 16:10 aspect ratio touch screen, a speedy CPU, a comfortable keyboard, ample memory, and a roomy solid-state drive. It's not a blazing gaming rig or mobile workstation, but it doesn't pretend to be. Its biggest negative is that it may be hard to find—during our review, it sold out and was marked "Temporarily Unavailable" on Lenovo's site."
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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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