The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED offers a larger screen and higher performance for especially intensive tasks at a lower price, but it is heavier and has shorter battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is more portable and has a longer battery life but comes with a smaller screen and less power, making it suitable for everyday tasks and business use, and it is more expensive. If you prioritize performance and value, the ASUS might serve you well, but if you prefer a lighter device for travel with better battery life, consider the Lenovo. Both have good displays, but the ASUS has an OLED panel, which is superior for colors and contrast. 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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga
Very good overall build quality
Excellent portability
Good keyboard
Key differences
General Use
7.9/10
7.2/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
7.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
7.8/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both good for general use, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is well-suited for general use with its powerful Intel i9 processor and ample RAM, combined with a high-quality OLED screen that boasts vibrant colors and high brightness, making it good for various applications; however, its larger size and lower battery life compared to some rivals can affect portability. Meanwhile, the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, with a high-resolution IPS touchscreen, excellent portability due to its thin and light design, and better battery performance, also offers a strong performance for general use with solid build quality and the added versatility of a 2-in-1 convertible form factor.
Gaming and AI
6.7/10
6.0/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
7.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
9.1/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga are both only fair for gaming and AI, though the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is somewhat better.
PerfectRec’s Gaming and AI Score strongly emphasizes graphics processing capability, while also taking into account other factors that impact suitability for gaming and AI work.
Engineering and Design
8.2/10
6.7/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
3.8/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.6/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is very good for engineering and design, while the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga is only fair.
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED is equipped with a more powerful CPU and a larger, higher resolution OLED screen, making it suitable for demanding engineering and design tasks; however, it is less portable than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga, which has a versatile convertible design and a smaller, lighter form factor, better suited for on-the-go use while still offering a quality IPS touchscreen display for design work.
Content Creation
8.2/10
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
7.3/10
9.5/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
3.9/10
16.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
6.7/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED and Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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
8.9/10
7.3/10
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
2880 x 1620
RESOLUTION
2256 x 1504
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
120Hz
REFRESH RATE
60Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
451.0 nits
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has a better screen than the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga for general use, gaming and AI, engineering and design, software development, and content creation.
If you prioritize a vibrant and detailed display for tasks like browsing and document editing, the ASUS Vivobook's OLED panel provides superior color and contrast, especially beneficial for design and photography work due to its wide color gamut. However, for gaming and 3D applications, the lower refresh rate compared to gaming-specific laptops might lead to less fluid motion, which could be a drawback. The Lenovo ThinkPad, while offering good screen quality for everyday tasks and professional work, may not match the Vivobook's color depth, but it will provide a consistent and clear visual experience across various applications, albeit not optimal for fast-paced gaming.
Battery
7.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has 7 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga 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.
Portability
Good
Excellent
15.6in
SIZE
13.5in
3.7 lbs
WEIGHT
2.5 lbs
0.7in
THICKNESS
0.4in
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has excellent 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
8.0/10
The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga has very good build quality, while the ASUS Vivobook S 15 OLED has good build quality.
PerfectRec’s Build Quality Score incorporates case materials, display and keyboard flex, hinge quality, and overall reliability.
Cost
$990
$725
$200
$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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium Yoga costs $725.
"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 ThinkPad X1 Titanium is a showcase of what Lenovo thinks business computing will look like in the near future. People want thinner, lighter laptops with high-quality screens and enough computing power to get their work done. The X1 Titanium achieves these goals with some controversial but innovative design choices, including a redesigned keyboard and a pared-down port selection."
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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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