The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a better screen and is lighter, making it more suitable for travel and general use. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 5, despite being heavier, packs a more powerful dedicated graphics card, which is beneficial for gaming, 3D rendering, or engineering software. Both laptops have similar battery life and are priced comparably, but the ASUS trades some gaming and engineering performance for a more vibrant display and portability. If your priority is heavy-duty tasks like gaming or 3D work, the Lenovo might be the better option, while the ASUS is a strong contender for general and multimedia applications. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED
Very good for content creation
Very good overall display quality
Good portability
Advantages of the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
Good for gaming and AI
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.7/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
6.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-refresh-rate OLED screen and a capable integrated GPU, making it suitable for gaming and 3D tasks with stunning visuals, albeit with lower graphics performance compared to discrete GPUs. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, on the other hand, includes a higher refresh rate IPS screen and a powerful Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics card, providing a smooth gaming experience and robust performance for 3D applications.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
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 Legion Slim 5 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
7.2/10
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
144Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
300.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED display, offering vibrant colors and deep blacks which are essential for both general use and tasks requiring accurate color representation like engineering and design, but its typical refresh rate is less suitable for the fast-paced visuals needed in 3D applications and gaming. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5, while having a good quality screen, might lack the superior color accuracy and contrast ratios of OLED for engineering and design, and also falls short in refresh rate for optimal gaming and 3D performance. Both laptops may not satisfy gamers or professionals in 3D fields who prioritize high refresh rates for smoother motion and reduced motion blur.
Portability
Good
Fair
15.6in
SIZE
16.0in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
5.2 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.9in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good portability, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has only fair portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
8.0/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
8.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 are both very good for engineering and design.
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.
Software Development
7.9/10
7.4/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.3/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1200
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
7.0 Hours
7.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 has 7 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.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.4/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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
$1,000
$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 Slim 5 costs $1,000.
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How the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and the Lenovo Legion Slim 5 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 Lenovo Legion Slim 5 Gen 8 acknowledges that a gaming laptop doesn’t have to be as thick as possible and can still ensure adequate cooling when the muscles need flexing. To this end, in the Slim 5 Gen 8, it finds a neat balance of refined, trimmed-down design that still lets its internals cruise (even above their max power ratings). Lenovo then added in some high-end build quality with an altogether excellent keyboard that’s useful for both work and play."
Get a great deal on the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED or the Lenovo Legion Slim 5
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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