The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a more powerful processor and a high-quality OLED screen, making it excellent for demanding engineering and design applications, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, although also suitable for engineering and design, offers a less powerful CPU and a lower-resolution IPS screen, which may not be as color accurate or vivid as the ASUS's OLED display.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for content creation, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i is good.
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.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
6.4/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
315.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize vibrant visuals and crisp details for activities like browsing and video streaming, the Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out with its high-resolution OLED display, delivering true-to-life colors and excellent brightness, which makes it suitable for designers and engineers who require accurate color representation and sharp imagery. However, if your main interest is gaming or working with 3D applications, the lower refresh rate on the Asus panel may be a hindrance, as these activities benefit from faster refresh rates to ensure smoother motion. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i offers decent overall screen performance with fair resolution and brightness, which is adequate for everyday tasks and engineering work, but like the Asus, it falls short for gaming and 3D work due to a lower refresh rate.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 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.
Cost
$990
$828
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i costs $828.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with a higher-end CPU, more storage, and an OLED screen, offers strong performance for demanding tasks and vibrant visuals for media consumption, but it's slightly less portable due to its weight. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, while still competent for general use with sufficient RAM and an IPS screen, promises longer battery life and better portability at the cost of lower storage capacity and less powerful CPU performance.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is better suited for gaming and 3D applications due to its higher screen refresh rate and superior integrated graphics in the GPU, enhancing smooth visuals and rendering performance. In contrast, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i, with a lower refresh rate and a less powerful graphics solution, offers adequate capabilities for less demanding gaming and 3D tasks.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
6.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i 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.
Portability
Good
Good
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.7in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED 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 OLED and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 5i compare to other laptops
"The Asus Vivobook S 15 OLED excels as a capable work machine at an affordable price. It offers commendable performance, thanks to its 12th Gen Intel chip, delivers quality on-screen entertainment with its 15.6-inch OLED display, and can (kind of) get you through a full day of work. Oh, and its special Asus Antibacterial Guard is a nice touch for those who like a clean laptop."
"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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