The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers excellent screen quality with its OLED display, ideal for tasks that require color accuracy, and has a powerful processor, making it suitable for more demanding software and multitasking. However, its battery life is shorter, and it's slightly heavier, which could affect portability. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i provides a longer battery life and is lighter, which makes it more portable and convenient for travel. Its screen is less superior and its processor is not as robust as the ASUS, but it still manages everyday tasks well and is typically less expensive. Consider the ASUS if performance and screen quality are priorities, or the Lenovo for better battery life and portability at a more affordable price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for engineering and design
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Advantages of the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i
Very good portability
Very good battery life
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.1/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is tailored for engineering and design with its high-performance Intel i9 CPU, dedicated Iris Xe GPU, and an OLED screen that offers exceptional color accuracy and contrast, which is vital for design work. On the other hand, the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while slightly less powerful with an Intel i7 CPU, is more portable and still capable for design and engineering tasks, offering a solid balance between performance and portability with its lighter weight and good battery life.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 7i 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
6.9/10
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
340.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts vibrant colors and deep blacks thanks to its OLED panel, which, along with high resolution and brightness, makes it excellent for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while having a good quality display, may not offer the same color fidelity or contrast, but still performs well for general use and professional applications that require accurate color representation. However, for gaming and 3D applications that prioritize smooth motion, both laptops may fall short as neither is designed with a high refresh rate display that is key for those activities.
Battery
7.0 Hours
11.5 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has 11.5 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
Very Good
15.6in
SIZE
14.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.9 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has very good portability, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.8/10
The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED both have good build quality, though the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i has somewhat better build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$899
$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 7i costs $899.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED shines for general use with its larger high-resolution OLED screen, strong CPU performance, ample RAM, and good portability despite a modest battery life. The Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i, while having a smaller and less vibrant IPS screen, excels with its lightweight design, better battery life, and equally sufficient RAM, making it also a strong contender for everyday tasks.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.2/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i are both only fair for gaming and AI.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, with its higher refresh rate screen, provides smoother visuals for gaming and 3D applications, whereas the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i's lower refresh rate screen is less suited for such tasks. Both laptops have similar integrated graphics, but the ASUS's higher performance processor contributes to better gaming and 3D performance compared to the Lenovo's more modest CPU.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
5.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.0/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 7i 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."
"Among Lenovo's multiple laptop brands, the IdeaPad family is decidedly the one designed for consumers: people who want decent performance at a reasonable price. Consider, then, this laptop a paragon for the pickier members of that crowd. With a 14-inch touch-enabled display, a comfortable keyboard, an Evo-certified Intel Core i7 11th Generation CPU, and the latest Windows 11 operating system, the IdeaPad Slim 7i Pro ultraportable ($1,199 as tested) is a slick mainstream machine at a bit of a premium price, and quite capable for everyday tasks."
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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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