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Updated January 12, 2024·
If you prioritize a high-quality display and a lightweight, slim design for productivity and general use, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is a great choice, with its OLED screen providing vivid colors and deeper blacks. However, it may cost more. On the other hand, if you're interested in gaming or tasks that require high-performance graphics like 3D rendering, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" with its dedicated Nvidia RTX graphics card would be better suited, although it's bulkier and heavier, which makes it less portable than the ASUS. Both laptops offer similar processing power and RAM, so your decision should be based on your specific needs for display quality, graphics performance, and portability. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
- Very good for content creation
- Good portability
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion 5 15"
- Good for gaming and AI
- Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7
7.9
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED with Intel Iris Xe graphics is suitable for gaming and 3D applications, offering a balance of screen quality with its OLED display and a high refresh rate of 120 Hz for smoother visuals. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" steps up gaming performance with a more powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card and an even higher screen refresh rate of 165 Hz, making it especially well-suited for fast-paced gaming where every frame counts.
Content Creation
8.2
7.4
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
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 Legion 5 15" 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.
Software Development
7.9
7.3
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for software development, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
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.
Screen Quality
8.9
8.0
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion 5 15" for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED showcases vibrant colors and deep contrasts with its OLED panel, making it ideal for tasks that involve visual precision like engineering and design due to its wide color gamuts. The Lenovo Legion 5 15", while offering a decent quality display for everyday tasks and sufficient color accuracy for design work, falls short in gaming and 3D applications because of its lower refresh rate. Both laptops may not deliver the best experience for gaming or 3D modeling where a high refresh rate is crucial to keep motion smooth and controls responsive.
Battery
7.0 Hours
4.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion 5 15" has 4 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
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.3 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion 5 15" has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.9
7.5
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2560 x 1440
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
350.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
4.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
6.8/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo Legion 5 15" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a vibrant OLED screen, a potent Intel processor, and is lighter, making it well-suited for general use with good portability and reasonable battery life. Conversely, the Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers strong gaming performance with its AMD processor and Nvidia graphics, a high refresh rate IPS display for smooth visuals, and robust heat management, but its heavier weight and shorter battery life make it less portable.
Engineering and Design
8.2
8.2
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
9.5/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" and ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED are both very good for engineering and design.
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" offers a discrete Nvidia RTX GPU which outperforms the integrated graphics in the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED, making it very suitable for GPU-intensive engineering tasks and design work, while the ASUS with its high-quality OLED screen excels in color accuracy for design. However, the Legion's superior performance comes with increased weight, potentially sacrificing portability which is somewhat better in the lighter Vivobook.
Build Quality
7.2
7.6
The Lenovo Legion 5 15" 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.
Cost
$990
$999
$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 Legion 5 15" costs $999.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Lenovo Legion 5 15" compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
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| ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED | Lenovo Legion 5 15" |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$990 | $999 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | March 1, 2023 | April 1, 2023 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 14.2'' x 9'' x 0.7'' | 14.1'' x 10.3'' x 0.95'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 3.75 lbs | 5.3 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 14.15" | 14.13" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 9.03" | 10.33" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel i9-13900H | AMD Ryzen 7 7735HS | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 1 | 2 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 1024 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7 Hours | 4 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 60 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 15.6" | 15.6" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2880 x 1620 | 2560 x 1440 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 165Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 350 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.2/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 7.9/10 | 6.8/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | Yes | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | No | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 6.8/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 7/10 | 7/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 720p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | Yes | No | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | Yes | Yes | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 1 | 2 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 2 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | N/A | |
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ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
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Darragh Murphy | November 2022
"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."
Lenovo Legion 5 15"
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Andreas Osthoff | September 2021
"The Lenovo Legion 5 15 is an affordable gaming laptop with a lot of power. The new AMD processor Ryzen 7 5800H offers plenty of performance and it is also very efficient. The combination with the fast 130W version of the GeForce RTX 3060 ensures high gaming performance. We also like the fast 165 Hz display with the 1080p resolution. The automatic graphics switching causes some problems with stutters, which are very annoying. If you do not need long battery runtimes, you should definitely deactivate the hybrid graphics mode in Lenovo's Vantage app. The Legion 5 15 is never silent."
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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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