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Updated June 22, 2024·
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED offers a vibrant OLED display with a higher contrast ratio and better color coverage, making it ideal for media consumption and tasks that benefit from deep blacks and rich colors. It's also more affordable and has a number pad, which is convenient for data entry. However, it has a lower refresh rate and less RAM compared to the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x, which means it might not handle multitasking as smoothly. On the other hand, the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x boasts a higher resolution IPS display with a faster refresh rate, which is great for smoother visuals and productivity tasks, especially with the 3:2 aspect ratio providing more vertical screen real estate. It comes with more RAM, which is beneficial for more demanding applications and multitasking. The ThinkBook also has a more robust port selection with additional USB-C ports and Thunderbolt support, enhancing connectivity options. It's slightly pricier but offers a premium business laptop experience with Windows 11 Pro pre-installed, catering to professional users who need reliable performance and security features. Consider the ASUS if you prioritize a stunning display and cost savings, and the Lenovo if you value performance, multitasking capabilities, and a broader range of connectivity options for a slightly higher price. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED
- The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has no clear advantages over the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x.
Advantages of the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x
- Very good for content creation
Key differences
Screen Quality
8.1
8.2
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
600.0 nits
BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x has a better screen than the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED for gaming and AI, and software development.
PerfectRec’s screen quality scores take into account various important factors that are relevant for different use cases.
Cost
$899
$1,399
$0
$500
$1,000
$1,500
$2,000
$2,500
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has a price of $899 and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x costs $1,399.
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Key similarities
General Use
7.7
7.9
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
600.0 nits
DISPLAY BRIGHTNESS
500.0 nits
9.0 Hours
BATTERY LIFE
8.0 Hours
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
9.0/10
PORTABILITY SCORE
9.3/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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.
Gaming and AI
6.6
6.6
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
60Hz
REFRESH RATE
120Hz
No
SUPPORTS DLSS
No
No
MUX SWITCH / ADVANCED OPTIMUS
No
8.0/10
FAN NOISE SCORE
8.3/10
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED and Lenovo ThinkBook 13x are both only fair for gaming and AI.
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
7.8
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
4.2/10
OVERALL GPU SCORE
3.7/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED are both 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.
Content Creation
7.9
8.0
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
OLED
DISPLAY TECHNOLOGY
IPS
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Lenovo ThinkBook 13x to be very good for content creation, while the ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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
7.7
7.9
8.8/10
OVERALL CPU SCORE
8.6/10
8.0 GB
RAM
16.0 GB
1920 x 1200
RESOLUTION
2880 x 1920
7.0/10
KEYBOARD QUALITY SCORE
7.5/10
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED 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
9.0 Hours
8.0 Hours
The ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED has 9 hours of battery life. The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x 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
Excellent
Excellent
14.0in
SIZE
13.5in
2.8 lbs
WEIGHT
2.7 lbs
0.5in
THICKNESS
0.5in
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED both have excellent portability.
The most portable laptops are small, thin, and light.
Build Quality
7.4
7.6
The Lenovo ThinkBook 13x and ASUS Vivobook S 14 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 14 OLED and the Lenovo ThinkBook 13x compare to other laptops
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| ASUS Vivobook S 14 OLED | Lenovo ThinkBook 13x |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$899 | $1,399 | ||
Release Date | |||
Release Date | February 1, 2024 | January 30, 2024 | |
Overall Dimensions | |||
Overall Dimensions | 12.2'' x 8.7'' x 0.55'' | 11.6'' x 8.1'' x 0.5'' | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 2.87 lbs | 2.7 lbs | |
Width | |||
Width | 12.22" | 11.6" | |
Depth | |||
Depth | 8.74" | 8.1" | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H | Intel Core Ultra 5 125H | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB | |
DDR Memory Version | |||
DDR Memory Version | 5 | 5 | |
RAM Slots | |||
RAM Slots | 2 | 0 | |
Storage | |||
Storage | 512 GB | 512 GB | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 9 Hours | 8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 75 Wh | 74 Wh | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Diagonal Size | |||
Diagonal Size | 14" | 13.5" | |
Display Technology | |||
Display Technology | OLED | IPS | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 1920 x 1200 | 2880 x 1920 | |
Refresh Rate | |||
Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 120Hz | |
Display Brightness | |||
Display Brightness | 600 nits | 500 nits | |
RELIABILITY, APPEARANCE & ACOUSTICS | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality Score | |||
Build Quality Score | 7.4/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Portability Score | |||
Portability Score | 9/10 | 9.4/10 | |
Gaming Laptop Appearance | |||
Gaming Laptop Appearance | No | No | |
Premium Business Laptop | |||
Premium Business Laptop | Yes | No | |
Fan Noise Score | |||
Fan Noise Score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
HARDWARE FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Keyboard Quality Score | |||
Keyboard Quality Score | 7/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Speaker Quality Score | |||
Speaker Quality Score | 8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Webcam | |||
Webcam | 1080p | 1080p | |
Fingerprint Reader | |||
Fingerprint Reader | No | Yes | |
Backlit Keyboard | |||
Backlit Keyboard | Yes | Yes | |
Number Pad | |||
Number Pad | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
USB Type-A | |||
USB Type-A | 1 | 0 | |
USB-C ports | |||
USB-C ports | 2 | 3 | |
USB-C Charging | |||
USB-C Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Display Outputs | |||
Display Outputs | 1 | 3 | |
Thunderbolt Version | |||
Thunderbolt Version | 4 | 4 | |
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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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