If you prioritize a higher resolution and more vibrant colors for activities like photo editing, the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED stands out with its OLED screen and considerable storage. Conversely, if gaming performance is a priority, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 with its dedicated Nvidia graphics card is the better fit, plus it is slightly more portable due to being lighter. While the ASUS offers higher build quality and general use performance, the Lenovo scores better in keyboard quality and has an overall higher battery life. 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 Legion Slim 7 15.6"
Good for gaming and AI
Very good speakers
Very good keyboard
Key differences
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
165Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
Yes
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
Yes
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good for gaming and AI, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers good gaming and 3D performance due to its high refresh rate display and capable integrated GPU, ideal for visually-intensive tasks. In comparison, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 is also well-suited for these needs, featuring a dedicated Nvidia graphics card and a higher screen refresh rate, ensuring smoother gameplay and more detailed 3D rendering.
Screen Quality
8.9/10
7.7/10
15.6in
SIZE
15.6in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
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 Slim 7 for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED boasts an OLED panel, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks that are ideal for general use and engineering tasks where color accuracy is crucial. However, its screen quality might not be favored for gaming and 3D work due to a potentially lower refresh rate. The Lenovo Legion Slim, while having good overall screen quality and suitable brightness and resolution for general use and engineering, may fall short for gaming and 3D applications where higher refresh rates are essential for smooth visuals.
Battery
7.0 Hours
9.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has 9 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
$1,200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
$1,600
$1,800
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a price of $990 and the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" costs $1,200.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" are both good for general use.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a crisp OLED screen with high brightness and excellent color coverage, making it suitable for tasks requiring color accuracy, paired with a powerful Intel i9 processor for smooth performance in general use. On the other hand, the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 has a robust AMD Ryzen CPU and a dedicated Nvidia RTX GPU, ensuring strong performance for both everyday tasks and more demanding applications, but trades off some portability and screen quality when compared to the ASUS, despite a longer battery life.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
7.8/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
7.1/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" is good.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a high-performance CPU and integrated GPU, which, combined with the vibrant OLED screen, makes it ideal for engineering and graphic design tasks, whereas the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 comes with a powerful dedicated GPU and ample RAM, offering robust performance for engineering applications and a screen with a faster refresh rate beneficial for design work that requires fluid visual feedback. While the ASUS boasts a lighter build and longer battery life for better portability, the Lenovo has a slight edge in keyboard and speaker quality, along with quieter operating noise, which may enhance the overall user experience during prolonged use.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED to be very good for content creation, while the Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
7.9/10
7.5/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
7.4/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
1920 x 1080
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
8.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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
15.6in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
4.1 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.6in
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" both have good portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.2/10
7.6/10
The Lenovo Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 Legion Slim 7 15.6" 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 7 is a slim Legion notebook that is just as excellent with Nvidia & Intel. However, the Legion Slim 7i slightly sullied by lacklustre battery life. You get a slim aluminium chassis, great input devices, decent port selection, fast high-quality WQXGA display and great performance. Supporting Thunderbolt 4 is one advantage of the Intel/Nvidia model tested in this review. Moreover, this variant has slightly higher CPU performance as well as better GPU performance in certain applications (e.g. CUDA-based apps). The Lenovo Legion S7i is thin, premium and performant – but less efficient than its AMD counterpart."
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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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